Exploring Spelling Alternatives for /u/ and /ǝ/

This video tutorial covers Unit 5, Lesson 12, focusing on spelling alternatives for the 'ah' and schwa sounds. It includes a review of spelling patterns, capitalization rules, and basic grammar concepts. Students will practice these skills through various exercises, including identifying subjects and predicates, and applying capitalization rules. The lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of phonics and grammar.

Which letters spell the 'ah' sound in 'sun' and 'mother'?

• a

• e

• o

• u

How is the 'ah' sound spelled in 'dove' and 'sum'?

• oe

• a

• ou

• o

What symbol indicates a lazy 'a' sound?

• Accent mark

• Tilde

• Schwa symbol

• Cedilla

Which word demonstrates the schwa sound?

• Attack

• Cousin

• Dove

• Sun

Which word fits best: 'Blank is a country in the far east'?

• Cousin

• Love

• Tennessee

• China

Which of the following is spelled with 'a l' to represent the 'o' sound?

• Metal

• Helpful

• Evil

• Nautical

When is the letter 'I' capitalized?

• Never

• In the middle of a sentence

• When it stands alone

• In names

What does the predicate of a sentence tell us?

• The time of the action

• The location of the action

• The action or state of the subject

• Who or what the sentence is about

What is the correct capitalization for holidays and geographic names?

• All letters

• Only the first letter

• Only vowels

• First and last letters

What is the plural form of 'man'?

• Manes

• Mens

• Men

• Mans