Phonics · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Indicator: B4.2.2.1.2 - Read single-syllable-words with taught consonant digraphs (sh-ship, ch-rich, ck-lock) and when reading continuous texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the consonant digraphs sh, ch and ck when they see them in single-syllable words.
Blend the sounds of the digraphs with other letter sounds to read single-syllable words such as ship, rich and lock.
Read a short continuous passage aloud, correctly pronouncing words that contain sh, ch and ck.
Sort a list of given words into groups according to their digraph (sh, ch or ck).
Point out words with the taught digraphs in a simple sentence or short text and say their sounds correctly.

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Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Phonics (2.2)
Content standard: B4.2.2.1 - Connect sounds to letters; and blend letters/syllables in order to read and write
Indicator: B4.2.2.1.2 - Read single-syllable-words with taught consonant digraphs (sh-ship, ch-rich, ck-lock) and when reading continuous texts
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
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exemplars - p.18
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 18
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