'Ed' has 3 Sounds!
This week on The Education Connection, we are breaking down one tiny suffix that can cause big confusion in the classroom… -ed.
Did you know -ed makes three different sounds? It can say /t/, /d/, or /ed/. If your students are reading “jump-ed” or adding an extra syllable where it doesn’t belong, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I walk you through simple, practical ways to teach the three sounds of -ed so your students can hear it, feel it, and apply it confidently in both reading and writing. I share clear word examples, easy sorting activities, and a hands on strategy using the “throat check” trick to help students determine which sound -ed makes.
If you are teaching past tense verbs and want your instruction to stick, this episode will give you ready to use ideas you can implement immediately.
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