English Home Language - Term 1 - Week 2

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 'chocolate' and 'chair'. Understanding these sounds helps us read and write more effectively.

Let's look at the sound 'sh'. When we combine 'sh' with different vowel sounds, we can create various words. For instance, 'sh' + 'o' = 'show', 'sh' + 'e' = 'she', and 'sh' + 'i' = 'ship'. Notice how the initial sound remains the same while the vowel changes. This pattern helps us expand our vocabulary.

Now, let's work together to build words. I will say a sound, and you will help me come up with words that start with that sound. For example, if I say 'br', you might say 'bread', 'brave', or 'broom'. After we create a list, we will write sentences using some of these words, ensuring we use correct punctuation and spacing.

For your independent practice, choose five words from our phonics list and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, read your sentences aloud to a partner. This will help you practice your speaking skills and reinforce your understanding of the words.

• Sh
• Ch
• Th
• Br

Answer: Ch

'Ch' makes the 'ch' sound as in 'chair'.

• Cat
• Shark
• Dog
• Fish

Answer: Shark

'Shark' starts with the 'sh' sound.

Answer: Bread

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

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

Answer: Spacing helps to separate words and makes the text easier to read.

Proper spacing ensures clarity and readability in writing.

• Choclate
• Chocolate
• Choclatee
• Choclatey

Answer: Chocolate

'Chocolate' is the correct spelling of the word.

• Th
• Sh
• Ch
• Br

Answer: Th

'Th' makes the 'th' sound as in 'this' or 'that'.

Answer: The ship sailed across the ocean.

Any correct sentence using 'ship' is acceptable.