Listening Prompts

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Words Ending in ED

Question

  1. Comprehension:
    What were some of the activities the speaker did during their day, and how did it end?

  2. Language Focus:
    Identify three verbs that end in -ed and explain how the final sound is pronounced in each (as /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/).

  3. Discussion:
    Why do you think English has different pronunciations for the same spelling “-ed”? How can learning pronunciation patterns help with fluency and listening?

PIE Information:

  1. P - Pronunciation

    Read the following words aloud:

    walked (/t/) – 1 syllable

    noticed (/t/) – 2 syllables

    changed (/d/) – 1 syllable

    admired (/d/) – 2 syllables

    breathed (/d/) – 1 syllable

    listened (/d/) – 2 syllables

    visited (/ɪd/) – 3 syllables

    ordered (/ɪd/) – 2 syllables

    ended (/ɪd/) – 2 syllables

    appreciated (/ɪd/) – 5 syllables

  2. I - Intonation

    Pay attention to how stressing different words can change the rhythm and meaning.

  3. E - Expression

    Read with a calm and reflective tone to match the peaceful scene.