Grade 2 Lesson Plan: sh in ship, th in thick, th in this, and Sentence Beginning with a Capital Letter

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a consonant blend is. Explain that a consonant blend is when two or more consonants are blended together, but each sound can still be heard. - Tell the students that today, they will be learning about two consonant blends: “sh” in ship and “th” in thick and this. Additionally, they will also learn about the importance of beginning a sentence with a capital letter.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Play a short video or song that introduces the concept of consonant blends. Here is a link to a video: [insert video link]. - After the video, ask the students if they can identify any consonant blends they heard.

1. Introduction to “sh” in ship (10 minutes):
   • Write the word “ship” on the board and ask the students to read it aloud.
   • Explain that the “sh” in ship is a consonant blend, and it makes a special sound like “shh.”
   • Practice saying the “sh” sound together as a class.
   • Provide examples of other words that have the “sh” blend, such as “shop,” “sheep,” and “shark.”
   • Have the students practice saying these words aloud.
2. Introduction to “th” in thick and this (10 minutes):
   • Write the word “thick” on the board and ask the students to read it aloud.
   • Explain that the “th” in thick is another consonant blend, and it makes a sound like “thh.”
   • Practice saying the “th” sound together as a class.
   • Provide examples of other words that have the “th” blend, such as “this,” “that,” and “thank.”
   • Have the students practice saying these words aloud.
3. Sentence Beginning with a Capital Letter (10 minutes):
   • Explain to the students that every sentence should begin with a capital letter.
   • Write a simple sentence on the board, such as “I like to play outside.”
   • Ask the students to identify the capital letter at the beginning of the sentence.
   • Discuss why it is important to begin a sentence with a capital letter (e.g., to show the start of a new idea or thought).
   • Provide additional examples of sentences and ask the students to identify the capital letter.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask the students questions to check their understanding. For example: - What sound does the “sh” blend make in the word “ship”? - Can you think of other words that have the “sh” blend? - What sound does the “th” blend make in the word “thick”? - Can you think of other words that have the “th” blend? - Why is it important to begin a sentence with a capital letter?

Assessment: - During the lesson, observe the students’ participation and engagement. - Ask individual students to read words with the “sh” and “th” blends. - Provide a worksheet with sentences missing the capital letter at the beginning. Ask the students to identify and correct the mistakes.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide additional examples and practice opportunities. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to come up with their own sentences using words with the “sh” and “th” blends.

Plenary: - Review the main points of the lesson, including the “sh” and “th” blends and the importance of beginning a sentence with a capital letter. - Ask the students to share one word with the “sh” blend and one word with the “th” blend. - Conclude the lesson by playing a fun online game related to consonant blends and capital letters. Here is a link to a game: [insert game link].

Note: The video links and online game links are not provided as the AI model cannot browse the internet. However, you can search for appropriate videos and games on platforms like YouTube or educational websites.