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Whistle While You Read WH

Consonant Digraphs Review

Day 8of 180
Week 2of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the wh digraph sound

2

Read simple words with wh

3

Connect wh to question words

4

Practice listening and reading skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Learning to read is like training our minds to understand God's wonderful words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Whiteboard
  • Marker
  • WH digraph picture cards
  • Worksheet
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce WH sound with enthusiasm. Show excitement about learning new sounds.

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me what sound comes at the beginning of 'what'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain WH as a special sound that often starts question words. Demonstrate how to make the sound.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • WH makes a soft 'wh' sound like a whisper
  • Used in words like 'what', 'when', 'where'
  • Often used to ask questions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of a word that starts with WH?
  • How does WH sound different from other sounds?
3Activity: WH Word Hunt (7 min)
hands-on

Students will find and circle WH words on a worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Distribute WH word hunt worksheet
  2. Explain how to identify WH words
  3. Color or circle WH words
  4. Read words together as a group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps identify WH words

Challenge: Students write their own WH words

4Closing (5 min)

Review WH sound and words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does WH make?
  • Can you say a WH word?
  • Why do we use WH at the start of questions?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to read and understand words. Bless our learning today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more exciting sounds!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Flashlight reading - shine light on words while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

WH digraph introduces question words and sound patterns

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice WH words at home
  • Make sound recognition a fun game
  • Encourage curiosity about words
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing WH sound from other similar sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize and read WH words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a WH word poster
  • Play 'I Spy' with WH words
  • Read books highlighting WH words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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