Understanding Vocabulary and Activities

In this video tutorial, students are introduced to Lesson 15 of 4 Step Phonics, focusing on the long vowel 'u'. The lesson covers the sounds _ube, _ude, _uge, _use, and _ute, with examples and practice exercises. Students learn the pronunciation and usage of these sounds in words like cube, rude, huge, use, and mute. The lesson includes interactive tests to reinforce learning and concludes with a story that incorporates the learned sounds. The video aims to enhance phonics skills through engaging and practical exercises.

What sound does the long vowel 'u' make when it ends with a consonant and the letter 'e'?

• [oʊ]

• [aɪ]

• [ɛ]

• [juː]

Which word has the '_ube' sound?

• Mute

• Huge

• Rude

• Cube

Where might you use a tube?

• At a concert

• In a library

• At a swimming pool

• In a classroom

What does the word 'rude' mean?

• Not nice

• Quiet

• Funny

• Kind

Which animal is described as 'huge'?

• Cat

• Elephant

• Bird

• Mouse

What does it mean to 'use' a pencil?

• To hide it

• To break it

• To throw it

• To draw with it

What does 'mute' mean?

• Loud

• Silent

• Dark

• Bright

What is often considered 'cute'?

• Cars

• Books

• Puppies

• Rocks

In the test, what do you do first?

• Look at the picture

• Write a story

• Sing a song

• Dance

What is the first letter to fill in the blank during the test?

• f

• g

• h

• j