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Wh Asks Questions

Digraphs and Special Sounds

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and spell words with the 'wh' digraph

2

Understand how 'wh' is used in question words

3

Practice reading and writing 'wh' words

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you.”

— Matthew 7:7 (WEB)

God encourages us to ask questions and seek understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Digraph cards
  • White construction paper
  • Colored markers
  • Scissors
  • Question word list
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the 'wh' sound. Ask students to think of words that start with 'wh'.

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me a word that starts with 'wh'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how 'wh' makes a special sound in question words like what, when, where, why, and which.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Wh' always comes at the beginning of question words
  • These words help us ask and learn about things
  • God loves when we ask questions and seek understanding
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What questions would you like to ask God?
  • Why do you think asking questions is important?
3Activity: Wh Question Word Poster (10 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful poster with 'wh' question words and matching pictures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large 'WH' at the top of white paper
  2. Write each 'wh' question word
  3. Draw or cut out pictures representing each word
  4. Share poster with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed pictures

Challenge: Write a sentence using each 'wh' word

4Closing (2 min)

Review the 'wh' words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'wh' sound like?
  • Can you name a 'wh' word?
  • How can questions help us learn?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving us the ability to ask questions and learn about Your wonderful world.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a story using our new 'wh' words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 2:3-4

“Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;”

— Proverbs 2:3-4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Question Word Detective

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning to recognize and use question words

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage curiosity
  • Practice 'wh' words during daily conversations
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering the sound and spelling of 'wh' words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to recognize and use 'wh' words in context

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Play 'Wh' Word Bingo
  • Create a question treasure hunt
  • Make a 'Wh' word book

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