English Language Arts Kindergarten 20 min

Same Ending Sound

Identify words that end with the same sound

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Identify the last sound in a spoken word. Listen to two words and say if they end with the same sound. By the end of of this lesson, students will be able to match a picture to another picture with the same ending sound. Say a word that has the same ending sound as a given word. Clap when they hear two words with the same ending sound. Point to the letter that makes the ending sound in simple CVC words. Do 'cat' 🐈 and 'hat' 🎩 sound the same at the end? Let's listen! We will be sound detectives! πŸ•΅οΈ We will listen for the very last sound in words. This helps us learn to read and rhyme. Real-World Applications Making fun rhymes in songs. 🎢 Reading rhyming books together. πŸ“š Playing word games with friends. 🎲 Writing ou...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample Ending SoundThe very last sound you hear in a word.In the word 'cup' β˜•, the ending sound is /p/. Matching SoundsWhen two words have the same ending sound.'Bug' 🐞 and 'rug' have the same /g/ sound at the end. RhymeWords that sound the same at the end.'Star' ⭐ and 'car' πŸš— are rhyming words. ListenUsing your ears to hear sounds carefully. πŸ‘‚Listen to the end of the word 'mop'. Last SoundThe sound at the very, very end of a word.The last sound in 'sun' β˜€οΈ is /n/. Sound DetectiveSomeone who listens for special sounds in words. πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈBe a sound detective and find the end sound in 'pig'.
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Key Rules & Conventions

The Caboose Sound Rule The ending sound is the last sound, like a caboose on a train. πŸš‚ Always listen for the very last part of the word you hear. The Echo Match Rule If the end sounds echo, they match! πŸ—£οΈ Say two words. If the ends sound alike, they are a match. Look at the Last Letter The last letter often makes the ending sound. πŸ‘€ Look at the letter at the end of a word. Say its sound.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
I am thinking of a word. It ends with the same sound as **light** and **boat**. It is something a cat chases. What is it?
A.mouse
B.string
C.rat
D.bird
Challenging
A group of words has the same ending sound: **cape, grape, shape**. Which word could join this group?
A.cap
B.tape
C.car
D.cake
Challenging
Which box contains two words that do NOT share the same ending sound?
A.[six, box]
B.[rose, nose]
C.[king, wing]
D.[coat, cow]

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