Listening Prompts

Listen to the following passage - Answer the questions - View PIE for more information

Silent Letters

Questions

  1. Comprehension:
    What was the knight’s purpose for visiting the castle, and what did he find inside?

  2. Language Focus:
    Identify at least three words in the passage that contain silent letters, and explain which letter is silent in each.

  3. Discussion:
    How do silent letters impact your ability to spell or pronounce English words? Can you think of other silent-letter words that have caused confusion?

PIE Information:

  1. P - Pronunciation

    Read the following words aloud:

    knight (silent K) – 1 syllable

    knocked (silent K) – 1 syllable

    writer (silent W) – 2 syllables

    knitting (silent K) – 2 syllables

    lamb (silent B) – 1 syllable

    castle (silent T) – 2 syllables

    grand – 1 syllable

    scholar (silent H) – 2 syllables

  2. I - Intonation

    Be aware of silent letters when pronouncing words clearly.

  3. E - Expression

    Read with a thoughtful and mysterious tone to match the setting.