Exploring Soft C and G Sounds in the Ice Age

Mr. G introduces the Ice Age, explaining its effects on Earth and the animals that lived during that time, such as the woolly mammoth and saber-tooth tiger. The video then transitions into a phonics lesson on the soft sounds of the letters C and G, providing examples and practice words. High frequency words are also practiced, followed by a spelling exercise. The video concludes with a humorous segment about mammoths and trees.

What defines an Ice Age?

• A short period of intense cold

• A long period of global cooling

• An increase in global temperatures

• A sudden drop in sea levels

What was primarily used for clothing during the Ice Age?

• Plant fibers

• Animal skins and furs

• Synthetic materials

• Cotton fabrics

Which animal from the Ice Age was known for its large tusks?

• Modern elephant

• Sabretooth tiger

• Giant ground sloth

• Wooly mammoth

What does a soft 'c' sound like?

• Like the letter 'k'

• Like the letter 's'

• Like the letter 'g'

• Like the letter 'z'

Which word demonstrates a soft 'g' sound?

• Gate

• Golf

• Game

• Giraffe

What is the role of the 'magic e' in the word 'ice'?

• It changes the word meaning

• It is silent and extends the vowel sound

• It has no specific role

• It makes the 'c' sound soft

What is a high frequency word?

• A word that is difficult to spell

• A word rarely used in English

• A word commonly found in texts

• A word specific to scientific texts

Which example shows the use of a soft 'g'?

• Gigantic

• Gauge

• Page

• Gorge

What helps to spell the word 'wedge' correctly?

• The use of 'magic e'

• Memorizing the letters

• The rhyme with 'ledge'

• Understanding its meaning

Which word is spelled with a 'soft c'?

• Cite

• Cup

• Cat

• Cob