The "ch" Sound Adventure: A Puppet Show Phonics Lesson

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:48 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about the digraph "ch" with a fun puppet show! Discover how the letters 'c' and 'h' work together to make a new sound. Get ready to practice and play with "ch" words!

Video Resource

Digraph "ch" | by Phonics Stories™

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Duration: 6:48
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Key Concepts

  • Digraph: Two letters that make one sound.
  • The letters 'c' and 'h' together make the /ch/ sound.
  • Understanding how letters can work together to create new sounds.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the /ch/ sound in words.
  • Students will be able to recognize that the letters 'c' and 'h' together make the /ch/ sound.
  • Students will be able to produce the /ch/ sound.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what sounds the letters 'c' and 'h' make individually. Briefly review those sounds. Tell them that today they will learn what happens when 'c' and 'h' are together!
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Watch the "Digraph 'ch' | by Phonics Stories™" video. Encourage students to pay attention to the story of the letters 'c' and 'h'.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, discuss the story. Ask questions about why 'c' and 'h' make a new sound when they are together. Review new vocabulary words presented in the video, such as 'chip,' 'chat,' 'chop,' and 'chug.'
  • Activity: Sound Sorting (10 mins)
    Prepare picture cards of words that start with the /ch/ sound (e.g., chair, cheese, chick) and words that do not (e.g., cat, house, ball). Have students sort the cards into two groups: '/ch/ sound' and 'Not /ch/ sound'.
  • Craft: 'ch' Puppets (10 mins)
    Provide students with construction paper, scissors, and glue. Have them create their own 'c' and 'h' puppets. Encourage them to act out the story from the video with their puppets, making the /ch/ sound when the letters are together.
  • Review & Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Conclude the lesson by reviewing the main points. Ask students to give examples of words that start with the /ch/ sound. Sing a simple song incorporating /ch/ words (e.g., "The Train Goes Choo-Choo").

Interactive Exercises

  • 'ch' Word Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects around the room, some starting with 'ch' and some that don't. Have students find the 'ch' pictures and say the word out loud.
  • Simon Says
    Play a game of Simon Says, using commands that include 'ch' words (e.g., "Simon Says chop your hands," "Simon Says chew your food.")

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Letter-Sound Correspondence
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Fine Motor Skills (through craft activity)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What two letters make the /ch/ sound?

Correct Answer: c and h

Question 2:

Which word starts with the /ch/ sound?

Correct Answer: Chair

Question 3:

What sound does 'ch' make?

Correct Answer: /ch/

Question 4:

In the video, which letter loves to trick other letters?

Correct Answer: H

Question 5:

What does 'Mrs. Smarty' do in the video?

Correct Answer: Tells a story

Question 6:

Which of these is a /ch/ word?

Correct Answer: Chat

Question 7:

The 'c' and 'h' sounds together are called a...

Correct Answer: Digraph

Question 8:

Which word sounds like 'chop'?

Correct Answer: Shop

Question 9:

The 'h' letter is...

Correct Answer: Tricky

Question 10:

What is a good thing to do with the 'c' and 'h' letters?

Correct Answer: Make a puppet

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letters 'c' and '____' together make the /ch/ sound.

Correct Answer: h

Question 2:

A word that starts with /ch/ is _____.

Correct Answer: chair

Question 3:

'C' and 'H' together is called a _______

Correct Answer: digraph

Question 4:

In the video Becky learned about the letter sounds from ______ ________.

Correct Answer: Mrs. Smarty

Question 5:

The letter that loves to trick other letters is ____.

Correct Answer: h

Question 6:

Cat turns to ____ when you add an H after the C.

Correct Answer: chat

Question 7:

Hap turns to ____ when you add a C before the H.

Correct Answer: chap

Question 8:

Hug turns to ____ when you add a C before the H.

Correct Answer: chug

Question 9:

______ said that she wanted to make C change her sound.

Correct Answer: H

Question 10:

C made the ____ sound.

Correct Answer: ck

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

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