Read the scenario aloud, record yourself, review your pronunciation, and focus on improving fluency and intonation. Responses to the questions can be written in the Comments.

Words with Silent Letters

The knight silently approached the castle and knocked on the grand wooden door. Inside, a writer sat near the fireplace, knitting a scarf. The lamb beside her remained still, listening to the faint sound of the wind. The knight knew he had come to the right place, seeking knowledge from the wise scholar inside.

P - Pronunciation

Read the following words aloud:

• knight (silent K) – 1 syllable

• knocked (silent K) – 1 syllable

• writer (silent W) – 2 syllables

• knitting (silent K) – 2 syllables

• lamb (silent B) – 1 syllable

• castle (silent T) – 2 syllables

• grand – 1 syllable

• scholar (silent H) – 2 syllables

I - Intonation

Be aware of silent letters when pronouncing words clearly.

E - Expression

Read with a thoughtful and mysterious tone to match the setting.