English First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 6

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the sound /ch/ can be found in words like 'chop' and 'charm'. Recognizing these sounds helps us read and write more effectively.

Let's take the sound /br/. We can build several words using this sound: 'brave', 'break', and 'bring'. Notice how the /br/ sound appears at the beginning of each word. Now, let’s try to think of more words that start with /br/. Can anyone share a word they can think of?

Now that we have practiced building words, let’s put them into sentences. I will give you a word, and you will create a sentence using that word. For example, if I say 'jump', you might say, 'The frog can jump high.' Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences. Let's practice together!

For your independent practice, I want you to choose five phonetic sounds we discussed today. Write down three words for each sound and then create a sentence for each word. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. Once you are done, share your sentences with a partner.

• /s/
• /sh/
• /ch/
• /th/

Answer: /sh/

The letter combination 'sh' makes the /sh/ sound, as in 'ship'.

• cat
• flag
• dog
• sun

Answer: flag

The word 'flag' starts with the /fl/ sound.

Answer: I like to play soccer after school.

A correct sentence should include the word 'play' and proper punctuation.

• .
• !
• ?

Answer: ?

A question ends with a question mark (?).

• The dog runs fast
• the dog runs fast.
• The Dog Runs Fast!
• the Dog runs fast.

Answer: The dog runs fast.

The sentence should start with a capital letter and end with a period.

Answer: tree, train, trip.

All these words begin with the /tr/ sound.

• She go to the store.
• She goes to the store.
• She going to the store.
• She gone to the store.

Answer: She goes to the store.

The correct form of the verb 'go' in this sentence is 'goes'.

Answer: To clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and meaning of sentences.