Grade R English · A.5 · Spelling and word study
Hear the first sound
Listen carefully to the first sound when you say a picture's name. If it sounds like 's', that’s your answer.
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Theo picks up a toy. It starts with the letter S. What could it be?
- Snake (right)
- Cup
- Ball
Lena sees a picture of a squirrel. What letter does that word start with?
- S (right)
- D
- C
Ines sees a picture of a squirrel. What letter does that word start with?
- S (right)
- C
- D
Tip: Listen carefully to the first sound when you say a picture's name. If it sounds like 's', that’s your answer.
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