Objective

By the end of this lesson, Sadie will be able to identify and understand the three distinct sounds that the letters "ch" can make in the English language. She will explore examples of each sound and create her own sentences using words that contain these sounds, thereby enhancing her vocabulary and pronunciation skills.

Materials and Prep

• Notebook and pen or pencil
• Whiteboard or large paper for writing (optional)
• Access to a dictionary or thesaurus (optional for further exploration)

Before the lesson, ensure Sadie is familiar with basic phonetics and has a good understanding of consonant sounds. You may want to prepare a list of words that illustrate the three sounds of "ch": as in "chair," "chord," and "chaos."

Activities

• Sound Sorting: Sadie will create three columns on a piece of paper. In each column, she will write words that contain the three different sounds of "ch." For example, the first column can have words like "chocolate" (ch sound), the second column can include "school" (k sound), and the third can have "chaos" (sh sound). This will help her visualize the differences.
• Sentence Creation: After sorting the words, Sadie will choose one word from each column and write a creative sentence using that word. This will help her practice using the words in context and improve her writing skills.
• Sound Hunt: Sadie will go on a mini sound hunt around the house or outside to find objects that have names containing the three sounds of "ch." For example, she might find "chair," "kitchen," and "chocolate." She can take pictures or draw them to create a fun collage.
• Phonics Game: Create a simple phonics game where Sadie can say words aloud, and you can clap or make a sound for each type of "ch" sound she produces correctly. This will make learning interactive and fun!

Talking Points

• "Did you know that the letters 'ch' can make different sounds depending on the word? Let's explore them!"
• "The first sound is the typical 'ch' sound like in 'chair.' Can you think of other words that use this sound?"
• "Now, let's look at the 'k' sound, like in 'school.' It’s interesting how 'ch' can sometimes sound like 'k.' Can you find a word that does this?"
• "Finally, there's the 'sh' sound, as in 'chaos.' This one is a bit tricky! What other words can you think of that use this sound?"
• "Understanding these sounds can help us with pronunciation and spelling. Why do you think it’s important to know these differences?"
• "Let’s use the words we found to create some fun sentences! This will help us remember them better."
• "How about we play a game to practice these sounds? It’ll be fun and will help us learn!"