Listening Prompts

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Words Starting with H

Questions

  1. Comprehension:
    Why did Henry hesitate during his hike, and what motivated him to keep going?

  2. Language Focus:
    Find two examples of words with a pronounced H and one with a silent H. How can listeners tell the difference?

  3. Discussion:
    Silent letters can be confusing when speaking or listening to English. How do silent letters affect your understanding or confidence in using certain words?

PIE Information:

  1. P - Pronunciation

    Read the following words aloud:

    Henry – 2 syllables

    habit – 2 syllables

    hiking – 2 syllables

    highest – 2 syllables

    happily – 3 syllables

    hauled – 1 syllable

    heavy – 2 syllables

    honest – 2 syllables (silent H)

    historic – 3 syllables

    hedges – 2 syllables

  2. I - Intonation

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

  3. E - Expression

    Read with energy and enthusiasm to match the adventurous tone.