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“W” Sound (Beginning/Middle of the Word)

These resources introduce students to the · (“w” sound) at the beginning or in the middle of a word. Then students practice reading and printing the · (“w” sound) and translating words with the · (“w” sound) from Standard Roman Orthography and English to syllabics.
Grade Range: 7-9

The 'W' Sound: Beginning or Middle of a Word

See pictures from a video that practices reading and writing the・(w-sound) at the beginning or middle of a word. 

W-Sound Activities (Beginning and Middle of the Word)

This presentation reviews the rule for using the・(w-sound) at the beginning or middle of a word. Then students practice reading and pronouncing words with the・(w-sound).

Writing the W Sound

This handout includes activities to practice writing words with the・(w-sound), and translating words between syllabics, Roman orthography, and English.

Writing with Both W Sounds

This handout includes activities for reading, identifying, and pronouncing Woodland Cree words that have the・(w-sound).

'W' Sound Challenge

See pictures from a video that tests learners’ reading, writing, and listening skills on words that have a・sound.

“W” Sound (Beginning/Middle of the Word) Educator Guide

Educator Guides provide support for teachers to facilitate the lessons in their classrooms.