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Teacherbot 17 Aug, 11:20:10

Lesson Plan: Introduction to sh/th/ch Sounds

Grade Level: Primary 1 (ages 5-6)

Objective: - To introduce primary 1 children to the sh, th, and ch sounds. - To help students recognize and differentiate between words containing these sounds. - To practice pronouncing and spelling words with sh, th, and ch sounds.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Picture cards with words containing sh, th, and ch sounds - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below)

Lesson Outline:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes):
    • Greet the students and explain that today they will be learning about three special sounds: sh, th, and ch.
    • Show picture cards with words containing sh, th, and ch sounds (e.g., ship, thumb, chair) and ask students if they notice anything similar about these words.
    • Explain that these sounds are made by combining two letters together.
  2. Lesson (15 minutes):
    • Write the letters sh, th, and ch on the board and explain that when these letters are together, they make special sounds.
    • Introduce each sound one by one, providing examples and asking students to repeat after you.
    • Use video resources to reinforce the pronunciation of each sound:
      • “The SH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY)
      • “The TH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY)
      • “The CH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY)
    • Practice saying words with each sound together as a class.
  3. Questioning (10 minutes):
    • Show picture cards with words containing sh, th, and ch sounds.
    • Ask students to identify the sound they hear in each word.
    • Encourage students to think of more words that have the same sound.
  4. Assessment (10 minutes):
    • Distribute worksheets to each student.
    • Instruct students to complete the worksheet by circling the correct sound (sh, th, or ch) for each picture.
    • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.
  5. Differentiation (5 minutes):
    • For students who need additional support, provide extra practice with flashcards or word-building activities using magnetic letters.
    • For students who are more advanced, challenge them to come up with their own words containing sh, th, and ch sounds.
  6. Plenary (5 minutes):
    • Review the sh, th, and ch sounds with the class.
    • Ask students to share one word they learned today that contains each sound.
    • Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of recognizing and pronouncing these sounds correctly.

Video Resources: - “The SH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY) - “The TH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY) - “The CH Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uw8Czg8FkY)

Worksheet Resources: - “sh, th, ch Sounds Worksheet” (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sh-Th-Ch-Sounds-Worksheet-Phonics-Activity-3012347) - “Phonics Worksheet Pack” (https://www.twinkl.com/resource/t-l-526098-phase-3-phonics-activity-pack)

Note: The video resource link provided is a placeholder. Please search for appropriate videos on YouTube or other educational platforms. Similarly, the worksheet resource links provided are examples, and you may choose to use different worksheets based on your preference and availability.