Super 'sh' Sounds!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:21 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about the digraph 'sh' with a fun video and activities!

Video Resource

Meet the Phonics Digraphs - sh

Preschool Prep Company

Duration: 2:21
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Key Concepts

  • Digraph 'sh' makes a special sound.
  • The letters 's' and 'h' together make the /sh/ sound.
  • Recognizing the 'sh' sound in words.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the 'sh' digraph.
  • Students will be able to produce the /sh/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that begin with the 'sh' sound.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any sounds that two letters make together. Introduce the concept of digraphs. Tell them today they will learn about the 'sh' sound.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Meet the Phonics Digraphs - sh' video from Preschool Prep Company. Encourage students to watch and listen carefully for the 'sh' sound and the words it makes.
  • Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, practice making the 'sh' sound together as a class. Have students repeat the sound several times. Emphasize how to make the sound, like telling someone to be quiet 'shhh!'
  • Word Identification (7 mins)
    Show pictures of objects with and without the 'sh' sound (e.g., shoe, cat, ship, dog). Ask students to identify the pictures that start with the 'sh' sound.
  • Activity Worksheet (10 mins)
    Give students a worksheet with pictures. Have them circle the pictures that start with the 'sh' sound. Example pictures: sheep, shoe, shirt, chair, shark, sun.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'sh' Sound Search
    Hide pictures of objects around the room. Have students find the pictures that start with the 'sh' sound and bring them back to the group.
  • Sh-Sound Charades
    Have students act out words that start with 'sh' (shoe, ship, shark) and have their classmates guess the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does 'sh' make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with 'sh'?
  • What is your favorite 'sh' word?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Letter Recognition
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Active listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What sound does 'sh' make?

Correct Answer: /sh/

Question 2:

Which picture starts with the 'sh' sound?

Correct Answer: Shoe

Question 3:

Which word has the 'sh' sound in it?

Correct Answer: Sheep

Question 4:

How many letters are in 'sh'?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 5:

Is 'sh' a sound or a color?

Correct Answer: A sound

Question 6:

Which animal name starts with 'sh'?

Correct Answer: Shark

Question 7:

What can you wear on your feet that starts with 'sh'?

Correct Answer: Shoes

Question 8:

What does the video ask you to do?

Correct Answer: Listen

Question 9:

Which word does NOT start with 'sh'?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 10:

When you tell someone to be quiet you say...

Correct Answer: Shh!

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The sound 'sh' is made by two ____.

Correct Answer: letters

Question 2:

A ____ helps you dig in the ground and starts with 'sh'.

Correct Answer: shovel

Question 3:

You wear a ____ on your foot that starts with 'sh'.

Correct Answer: shoe

Question 4:

'sh' is the sound of a ____.

Correct Answer: ship

Question 5:

When you're quiet you say ____.

Correct Answer: shhh

Question 6:

I wear a ____ on my body. It starts with sh.

Correct Answer: shirt

Question 7:

____ is a big fish that starts with 'sh'.

Correct Answer: shark

Question 8:

____ helps you cut things and starts with sh.

Correct Answer: shears

Question 9:

My ____ is where I buy groceries and starts with sh.

Correct Answer: shop

Question 10:

I like to ____ things. It starts with sh.

Correct Answer: share

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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces).

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