Sample Words From List
circle
gymnast
cent
cider
gingerbread
custom
cereal
central
giraffe
cyclist
general
giant
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
The words begin with the letters g or c.
What sounds do those letters make?
The letters g or c both make a hard and soft sound.
How many syllables are in these words? cereal, general, and cent
cereal = 3
general = 3
cent = 1
How might we sort these words?
By the starting letter and sound - soft g, soft c, hard r, hard c
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
What is the soft sound for c? For g?
What is the hard sound for c? For g?
Does c ever have a sound of its own?
Soft c = /s/
soft g = /j/
hard c = /k/
hard g = /g/
No, c never makes a sound alone.
When is c or g soft?
When is c or g hard?
Soft = before e, i, or y
hard = before a, o, or u and all consonants