Beginning, Middle, Ending Sounds

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What is a beginning sound?

Back

The first sound in a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with the beginning sound 'ch'.

Back

Chimp, cheese, chair.

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What is a middle sound?

Back

The sound in the middle of a word.

Front

Find a word with the middle sound 'ar'.

Back

Chart, farm.

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What is an ending sound?

Back

The last sound in a word.

Front

Find a word that ends with the sound 'ent'.

Back

Rent, current.

Front

Which word has the same beginning sound as 'grass'?

Back

Gray, guest, glove.

Front

Which word has the same beginning sound as 'squash'?

Back

Square, spare, small.

Front

What is phonemic awareness?

Back

The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words.

Front

Why is it important to recognize beginning, middle, and ending sounds?

Back

It helps with reading and spelling.