English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, we will focus on how different letters and combinations of letters create specific sounds. For example, the letter 'c' can sound like /k/ in 'cat' or /s/ in 'city'. Understanding these sounds helps us read and spell words correctly.

Let's take the sound /sh/. Words like 'ship', 'shout', and 'shiny' all start with this sound. We can break these words down: 'sh' is the sound, and the rest of the letters complete the word. When we write these words, we must ensure we spell them correctly and use proper spacing between them.

Now, let's work together to build some words. I will say a sound, and you will think of words that start with that sound. For example, if I say /br/, you might say 'bread', 'brave', or 'brown'. After we list the words, we will write them on the board, ensuring we use correct punctuation and spacing.

For this activity, you will create your own sentences using the words we discussed. Choose three words from our list and write a sentence for each. Remember to start with a capital letter, use correct spacing, and end with a punctuation mark. Once you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud.

• /s/
• /k/
• /t/
• /d/

Answer: /k/

In 'cat', the letter 'c' makes the /k/ sound.

• cat
• ship
• dog
• fish

Answer: ship

'Ship' starts with the /sh/ sound, while the others do not.

Answer: bread

Any word that starts with /br/, such as 'bread', is correct.

• .
• !
• ?

Answer: ?

A question ends with a question mark.

Answer: s

The first letter of 'shiny' is 's'.

• the dog runs
• The dog runs.
• the Dog runs.
• The dog runs!

Answer: The dog runs.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 4

Answer: 6

The sentence contains six words.

Answer: I will shout for joy.

Any correct sentence using 'shout' is acceptable.