Activity: “Shun Sound Spelling Patterns”

Objective: To reinforce the spelling patterns of the “shun” sound.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Word cards with words containing the “shun” sound (e.g., action, caution, mission, tension, etc.) - Sentence strips or small pieces of paper - Scissors - Glue or tape

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin by explaining to the students that they will be focusing on the “shun” sound and its spelling patterns.
   • Write the word “action” on the whiteboard or chart paper and ask the students to identify the “shun” sound in the word.
   • Discuss other words that contain the “shun” sound, such as caution, mission, tension, etc.
2. Word Sort (10 minutes):
   • Distribute the word cards to the students.
   • Instruct the students to sort the words into different categories based on their spelling patterns for the “shun” sound.
   • For example, they can create categories like “-tion,” “-sion,” “-ssion,” and “-cian.”
   • Encourage the students to work collaboratively and discuss their reasoning for each word placement.
3. Sentence Creation (10 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a sentence strip or a small piece of paper.
   • Instruct them to choose one word from each spelling pattern category and create a sentence using those words.
   • For example, if they choose “action” from the “-tion” category, “mission” from the “-sion” category, “tension” from the “-ssion” category, and “musician” from the “-cian” category, they can create a sentence like: “The musician took action to complete his mission, causing tension among the audience.”
4. Sentence Sharing (5 minutes):
   • Have the students share their sentences with the class.
   • Encourage them to pay attention to the “shun” sound in each word and how it is spelled.
5. Word Hunt (10 minutes):
   • Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to fold it into four equal sections.
   • Instruct them to write one spelling pattern for the “shun” sound at the top of each section (-tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian).
   • Set a timer for 5 minutes and have the students search for words in books or other classroom materials that fit each spelling pattern.
   • After the time is up, have the students share their findings with the class.
6. Wrap-up (5 minutes):
   • Review the spelling patterns for the “shun” sound with the students.
   • Ask them to reflect on the activity and share any new insights or observations they made about the spelling patterns.

Extension: - Challenge the students to create a short story or poem using as many words with the “shun” sound as possible. - Have the students create flashcards with words containing the “shun” sound and their corresponding spelling patterns. They can use these flashcards for further practice or review.