Objective

By the end of this lesson, Sadie will understand the three distinct sounds the letter combination "ch" can make in different words. She will be able to identify and categorize words that use these sounds, enhancing her phonetic awareness and vocabulary skills.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil for note-taking and exercises
• A list of words that contain the "ch" sound (both hard and soft sounds)
• Access to a dictionary or thesaurus (if needed for word definitions)
• Prepared examples of sentences using different "ch" sounds

Before starting the lesson, review the basic sounds of the English language, focusing on how different letter combinations can create unique sounds.

Activities

• Sound Sorting:

  Sadie will be given a list of words that contain the "ch" sound, including words like "chair," "chocolate," and "school." She will categorize these words into three groups based on the sounds they make: "ch" as in "chocolate," "ch" as in "cheese," and "ch" as in "school." This activity will help her visualize the differences.

• Sound Hunt:

  Sadie will go on a "sound hunt" around the house or neighborhood, looking for objects or items that begin with the "ch" sounds. She will write down her findings and share them with you, reinforcing her learning through real-world connections.

• Creative Sentences:

  Sadie will create her own sentences using words from each "ch" sound category. This will encourage her to think creatively while applying her knowledge of the different sounds in context.

• Ch Sound Story:

  Sadie will write a short story or a poem that includes at least five words from each "ch" sound category. This will help her practice her writing skills while reinforcing her understanding of the sounds.

Talking Points

• "The letter combination 'ch' can make three different sounds: /ch/ as in 'chair,' /sh/ as in 'chef,' and /k/ as in 'school.' Can you think of more examples for each sound?"
• "When we say 'ch' as in 'chocolate,' our tongue is in a specific position. Try saying it out loud and feel how your mouth moves!"
• "Words like 'chef' and 'machine' use the /sh/ sound. Isn't it interesting how the same letters can produce different sounds?"
• "The /k/ sound in 'school' is a bit tricky because it doesn't sound like 'ch' at all. Why do you think that is?"
• "Let's think about how these sounds can change the meaning of words. For example, 'chill' vs. 'chill out'—the first has a /ch/ sound, while the second uses the /ch/ sound in a different context!"
• "Can you come up with a tongue twister that includes all three sounds? This will be a fun way to practice!"