“Gue” and “que” words – /g/ and /k/ sounds on ends of words
I have been struggling, for some time, over whether to include “gue” and “que” words or not. Are they common enough? Or are they too obscure and/or difficult for a beginner reading program?
Eventually, I decided that I should include them – the (almost) last sounds to learn, in the last level (Level 9) in Gilead Success with Phonics.
How could I make them interesting and memorable, and practise another useful skill, syllables, as well? My oldest grandson came to the rescue again. I checked through his Facebook page and YouTube channel. Here is what I found to illustrate “fatigue” (after five rounds of a handstand battle) and “technique” (a different technique for tying shoelaces). He very graciously let me use them, or a modified version.
Click on the bottom right hand corner of the video to see it full screen. If you have trouble seeing the video try gue and que words
Videos adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNCanlNIJs (HANDSTAND BATTLE – Jiemba VS Chris) and https://www.facebook.com/jiemba.sands (5th May, 2015) Used with permission.
To see the other videos go to Videos for Children
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