aidemia--modules-discussion_request	Give a list of questions for discussing during a class
Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Sounds of Hard C Hard and G and the Sounds of the Soft C and Soft G
Quantity	3
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Discussion Questions for Sounds of Hard C, Hard G, Soft C, and Soft G

Here are three discussion questions that can be used in a Grade 6 English as a Second Language (ESL) class to explore the sounds of hard and soft C and G.

Question 1: Identifying Sounds

How can we tell the difference between the hard and soft sounds of C and G?

• Follow-Up Prompts:
  • Can you provide examples of each sound?
  • How do the letters that follow C and G influence their sounds?
  • Are there any rules that help us know when to use the hard or soft sounds?

Question 2: Word Associations

Can you think of words that contain hard C, hard G, soft C, and soft G?

• Follow-Up Prompts:
  • How do these words change in meaning with different pronunciations?
  • What strategies can we use to remember which words have soft versus hard sounds?
  • Can you create sentences using examples of each sound?

Question 3: Application in Sentences

How do the sounds of hard C, hard G, soft C, and soft G impact the way we speak in English?

• Follow-Up Prompts:
  • Why is it important to pronounce these sounds correctly?
  • How can mispronouncing these sounds change the meaning of a word?
  • Can you practice saying sentences that include both hard and soft C and G sounds?

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These questions not only encourage students to think critically about phonetics but also help them improve their pronunciation and understanding of English language principles.