Shhh! Discovering the 'sh' Sound with Phonics Stories!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:01 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about the digraph 'sh' with a fun puppet show! Discover how 's' and 'h' team up to make a special sound.

Video Resource

Digraph "sh" | by Phonics Stories™

PhonicsStories

Duration: 4:01
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Key Concepts

  • Digraph 'sh' makes the /sh/ sound
  • Letters can work together to make new sounds
  • Recognizing and pronouncing 'sh' words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the 'sh' sound in words.
  • Students will be able to pronounce simple words containing the 'sh' digraph.
  • Students will be able to understand that two letters can combine to create a unique sound.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic: sounds that letters make. Ask if they know any sounds letters make (e.g., 's' says /s/, 'h' says /h/). Tell them today they'll learn about a special sound when 's' and 'h' are together.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the "Digraph 'sh' | by Phonics Stories™" video. Encourage students to watch and listen carefully to the story of 's' and 'h'.
  • Discussing the Story (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the discussion questions. Encourage participation and help children understand the story's message about the 'sh' sound.
  • Interactive Exercise: 'sh' Sound Hunt (10 mins)
    Lead the 'sh' Sound Hunt. Focus on clear pronunciation and make it fun! Reinforce that the digraph /sh/ makes one sound and not two separate letter sounds.
  • Craft Activity: Make a Ship (10 mins)
    Have the students make a ship and sound out "ship" as a class. Ask them what sound the letters "sh" make.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the 'sh' sound. Ask students to say words with 'sh' again. Praise their learning and participation!

Interactive Exercises

  • 'sh' Sound Hunt
    Say a list of words, some with the 'sh' sound and some without. Have students raise their hands or say "Shhh!" when they hear a word with the 'sh' sound. Examples: ship, hat, shoe, cat, shark, sun, shell, fish.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 's' make?
  • What sound does the letter 'h' make?
  • What sound do 's' and 'h' make when they are together?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the 'sh' sound?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Letter-Sound Association

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What sound do 's' and 'h' make when they are together?

Correct Answer: /sh/

Question 2:

Which word starts with the 'sh' sound?

Correct Answer: Ship

Question 3:

Tommy learned about the 'sh' sound from...

Correct Answer: Mrs. Smarty

Question 4:

What letter does H trick into changing its sound?

Correct Answer: S

Question 5:

What does the /sh/ sound remind you of?

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 6:

Which of these animals can be found in the sea?

Correct Answer: Shark

Question 7:

Which word has a short vowel sound?

Correct Answer: Shop

Question 8:

Which animal lives in a shell?

Correct Answer: Shell

Question 9:

What should you do if you want to be quiet?

Correct Answer: Shush

Question 10:

What type of transportation goes on the sea?

Correct Answer: Ship

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letters 's' and 'h' together make the _____ sound.

Correct Answer: /sh/

Question 2:

A boat that sails on the water is called a _____.

Correct Answer: ship

Question 3:

I like to wear _____ on my feet

Correct Answer: shoes

Question 4:

Sometimes it is nice to take a warm _____

Correct Answer: shower

Question 5:

A house made out of a _____

Correct Answer: shell

Question 6:

I like to go _____ at the mall.

Correct Answer: shop

Question 7:

Be nice and _____ your toys

Correct Answer: share

Question 8:

Make sure you keep your teeth _____

Correct Answer: shiny

Question 9:

It is nice to relax in the _____

Correct Answer: shade

Question 10:

The place where they show a movie is called _____

Correct Answer: show

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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