Students will listen for thehard and soft g soundand clip the correct answer.
Thishard g soft ggame is perfect for first grade students learning phonics to read and spell!
And that is correct.
But… today we get to learn that there are times that the /g/ makes a different sound.
The /g/ can also make the /j/ sound in certain circumstances.
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Hard G
What is a hard g sound?
The hard g sound is when the g makes the sound we are most familiar with.
Also, English words dont end with the /j/ sound.
So, if the word ends with a /g/ the /g/ will make the hard g sound.
you’re able to see this in words like dog and beg.
But as with most English rules, there are some exceptions.
Soft G
The soft g sound is when the letter /g/ makes the /j/ sound.
You may need to repeat the word and put emphasis on the sound you want them to recognize.
Now, allow them to place a clip on the correct sound.
Finally, study the word.
Have them tell you what they notice about where the letter g is.
What vowel is it next to?
Is it at the end of the word?
Is there a consonant next to it?
Hard and soft g worksheets
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