S o r t Consonant Digraphs ch, sh 15 · • To identify the digraphs ch and sh • To sort pictures by the beginning sounds ch and sh Materials for Letter Name Big Book of Rhymes,

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Alternative Sort: Can People Make It?Children can re-sort into two categories: things that people can make (chair, chimney, check, cheese, shirt, shelf, shoe, ship, shadow) and things that people cannot make (chick, chin, shell).

Vocabulary Building VocabularyChildren may not understand the purpose of a chimney. Help them understand that a chimney is needed to carry away smoke from a fireplace or furnace below.

ELL English Language LearnersTo strengthen concepts while practicing pronunciation and usage, display picture cards, and show them at the place they are used in a sentence, such as “I am wearing a shoe and a shirt.” and “I have a chair and a shelf in my home.”

Teacher TipPreviously learned word families can be used to demonstrate that the sound of ch is different from the sound of either c or h, and the sound of sh is different from the sound of s or h.

Introduce/Model Small Groups

• Read a Rhyme Read “On Our Ship.” Reread the first line, and have children listen for the word ship. Write sh on the board and point out that the beginning sound of ship is spelled with two letters. Reread the third line, and repeat the process for chance. Read the poem again, omitting the two words, and have children provide those words.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the pictures by their beginning sound. Have children describe how the names for the pictures in each group are alike and which letters make each sound.

Practice the Sort Independent/Partner

• Have children use the Student Book or whiteboard DVD to name the pictures and use the grid to sort the cards by beginning sounds.

• Have children check and explain their sorts.

Apply Independent/Partner/Small Groups

• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 60. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like cherry and sheep.

• Game Allow time for children to play Bingo!, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read The Ship with children. Have them identify words that begin with /ch/ or /sh/.

Pictures

ch sh

chick shirt

chair shell

chimney shoe

check ship

chin shadow

cheese shelf

Objectives• To identify the digraphs ch and sh

• To sort pictures by the beginning sounds ch and sh

Materials for Letter Name

Big Book of Rhymes, “On Our Ship,” page 25

Whiteboard Activities DVD-ROM, Sort 15

Teacher Resource CD-ROM, Sort 15 and Bingo! Game

Student Book, pages 57–60

Words Their Way Library, The Ship

Consonant Digraphs ch,sh

96 Letter Name

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Alternative Sort: Does It Grow and Change?Re-sort the pictures except think, thirteen, thick, and white. Use the categories "things that grow and change" (thorn, thumb, whisker, whale, wheat) and "things that cannot grow" (thermos, wheelbarrow).

Vocabulary Building VocabularyClarify the meaning of thick. Ask children how they or someone else have used thick to tell about things. Children can then take turns asking and answering such questions as “Would you like to have a thick sandwich or a thin sandwich?”

ELL English Language LearnersPoint out the placement of the tongue when forming the two digraphs. Have children hold a hand in front of their mouths and say wh-wh-whale and th-th-think. Repeat the routine with white and thumb.

Teacher TipIf children note that th has a different sound in words such as then, that, this, and the, it is an opportunity to begin comparative lists and compliment children on good thinking about words.


• Read a Rhyme Read “What Do You Think?” and emphasize the words think, whale, when, and why. Reread the first line, and have children find the word think. Write think on the board and underline th. Tell children that the beginning sound of think is spelled with two letters. Repeat the routine for the words that begin with wh.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning sound. Have children describe how the names for the pictures in each column are alike and which letters make each sound.





• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 64. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like thumb and wheel.

• Game Allow time for children to play Concentration, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Humpback Whales with children. Have them identify words that begin with /th/ or /hw/.

Pictures

th wh

thirteen white

think whisker

thick whale

thorn wheelbarrow

thermos whistle

thumb wheat

Objectives•Toidentifythedigraphsthandwh

•Tosortpicturesbythebeginningsoundsthandwh


BigBookofRhymes,“WhatDoYouThink?,”page27

WhiteboardActivitiesDVD-ROM,Sort16

TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort16andConcentrationGame

StudentBook,pages61–64

WordsTheirWayLibrary,Humpback Whales

Consonant Digraphs th,wh

Letter Name 97


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Alternative Sort: What Is Alike?Display twelve pictures. Have children find two or three pictures that are alike in some way without telling how they are alike (such as shoe and shirt are things to wear; chin and whisker are found on a face). Other children can guess the category.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyUse whistle in a sentence as a noun, but explain that whistle can be an object, action, or sound. Model for the class how to use whistle in a sentence with other meanings. Then have children use whistle in sentences and tell what it means in each.

ELL English Language LearnersTo help children remember the four digraph sounds and spellings, draw outlines of a whale, a shirt, a chain, and a thorn with labels whale, shirt, chain, and thorn. Post the sound/letter reminders in the classroom for reference.

Teacher TipHave children hunt for more examples of sh, ch, wh, and th pictures and words in books and magazines. Make time for sharing their results.


• Read a Rhyme Read “Watch Out, Sheep!” Encourage children to listen for words beginning with sh, ch, wh, and th. (sheep, chugs, when, thump) Write each word on the board and underline the consonant digraph. Remind children that two letters stand for one sound. Read the poem again, omitting these words, and have children provide them.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the pictures by their beginning sounds. Have children describe how the names for the pictures in each column are alike and which letters stand for each beginning sound.





• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 68. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like sheep, cheese, wheel, and thumb.

• Game Allow time for children to play Shear the Sheep, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Chipmunk Chili with children. Have them identify words that begin with /sh/, /ch/, /hw/, or /th/.

Pictures

sh ch wh th

shoe chin wheelbarrow thirteen

ship chick wheel thick

shirt chain whistle thermos

shelf chair whisker thermometer

shell cheese whale thorn

Objectives•Toidentifyandreviewconsonantdigraphs

•Toidentifyandsortpictureswithsh, ch, wh,andth


BigBookofRhymes,“WatchOut,Sheep!,”page29


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort17andSheartheSheepGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,Chipmunk Chili

Consonant Digraphs sh,ch,wh,th

98 Letter Name


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Alternative Sort: Odd One OutShow sets of three pictures in which two items can be categorized as similar, but one is very different, such as sun, star, tag (things in the sky); tire, steak, stove (things in the kitchen). Have children explain how two are alike and why the third does not belong.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyShow the stove picture, and emphasize that stove is one word for the object. Ask children to share other words they have heard or used to name the item in the picture. Invite children to tell about other kinds of stoves they’ve seen.

ELL English Language LearnersFocus on meaning and speedy recall of the pictures and words for st. You may need to discuss that a steak is one kind of meat, steps can be called stairs (which begins with st), and stove is like an oven.

Bonus Words ActivityWrite each Bonus Word on a card. Show each card and invite children to say the word. Then have children sort the cards into words that begin with s, t, and st.


• Read a Rhyme Read “Stan Is Sad,” emphasizing words that begin with s, t, and st. Read the poem again, and have children raise their hands when they hear words that begin with s, t, and st. Lead children in saying “St-St-Stan, s-s-sad, t-t-top” to compare the beginning sounds.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning sound. Have children describe how the names for the pictures in each column are alike and which letter or letters stand for each beginning sound.





• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 72. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like sink, tooth, and stool.

• Game Allow time for children to play Match!, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read My Lost Top with children. Have them identify words that begin with /s/, /t/, or /st/.

Pictures

s t st

sun tag steak

soap tire stamp

saw tiger stairs

sit tape star

seal top stove

Bonus Words set tab stun

sob stack

stub

Objectives•Toidentifythesoundsofconsonantss, t,andthestblend

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswiths, t,andst


BigBookofRhymes,“StanIsSad,”page13


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort18andMatch!Game


WordsTheirWayLibrary,My Lost Top

Beginning Consonants and Blends s,t,st

Letter Name 99


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Alternative Sort: Odd One OutShow sets of three pictures in which two items can be categorized as similar, but one is very different, such as skis, skate, spider (things people put on their feet or things used in sports); sponge, smock, skirt (clothing). Have children explain how two pictures are alike and why the third does not belong.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyChildren may not recognize a smock or recall its name. Clarify that a smock is a loose outer shirt worn to protect clothing, and then have children suggest times a smock could be used.

ELL English Language LearnersUse the picture cards to focus on one blend each day. After several blends have been reviewed, show all the picture cards, and have children repeat the picture names after you. Mix the cards, and then have children take turns saying the picture names.

Bonus Words ActivityList the Bonus Words on the board. With the children, decode each word. Then ask children to use the words in sentences.


• Read a Rhyme Read “My Special Skill,” and emphasize the words that begin with sp, sk, and sm. Ask children to find the words that begin with sp, sk, and sm. (special, skill, spill, spin, spinning, smile) Write each word on the board and have children identify the four words that begin with sp.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning sound. Have children describe how the names for the pictures in each column are alike and which letters stand for the beginning sounds.


• Have children use the Student Book or whiteboard DVD to name the pictures and use the grid to sort the cards by beginning blend.



• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 76. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like spoon, skateboard, and smile.

• Game Allow time for children to play Let’s Skateboard, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Sally’s Spaceship with children. Have them identify words that begin with s blends.

Pictures

sp sk sm

spill skis smoke

spider skate smock

spear skunk smell

sponge sky smile

spout skirt small

Bonus Words spin skin smack

spun skill

skull

Objectives•Toidentifysblends

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithsp, sk,andsm blends


BigBookofRhymes,“MySpecialSkill,”page31


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort19andLet’sSkateboardGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,Sally's Spaceship

Consonant Blends sp,sk,sm

100 Letter Name


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Alternative Sort: What Is Alike?Lead children to make connections among the items pictured. Display ten pictures at a time, and have children take turns finding two or three pictures that show things that are alike in some way without revealing to the class how they are alike. Classmates can guess the similarity.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyExplain that the boy shown in the picture is a member of a scouting organization and that is why he’s wearing a uniform. Invite children who are members of a scouting organization to talk about some activities they participate in.

ELL English Language LearnersIf children confuse the names of pictures or have problems with pronunciation, hold up a picture card. First emphasize the blend, drawing out the beginning sound: sn, sn-sn-snail. Then take turns with children forming sentences about a snail.

Bonus Words ActivityIn random order, list the bonus words on the board, and then write the labels sc, sn, and sw. Encourage children to say the words and then copy them under the correct label.


• Read a Rhyme Read “I Fly High” and emphasize the words that begin with sc, sn, and sw. Have children listen for the words swing, snag, and scare and raise their hand when they hear them. Call attention to the sounds of sc, sn, and sw. Read the poem again, omitting the target words, and have children say them.

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning sounds.





• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 80. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like scarecrow, sneakers, and swan.

• Game Allow time for children to play Swinging High, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Winter’s Song with children. Have them identify words that begin with s blends.

Pictures

sc sn sw

scale snake sweater

scooter snow swan

scout snowman switch

scarf snail swing

school snap swim

Bonus Words scat snap sweep

scam snip

snug

Objectives•Toidentifythesoundsofconsonantblendswiths

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithsc, sn,andswblends


BigBookofRhymes,“IFlyHigh,”page33


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort20andSwingingHighGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,Winter's Song

Consonant Blends sc,sn,sw

Letter Name 101


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Alternative Sort: Odd One OutShow sets of three pictures in which two items can be categorized as similar, but one is very different, such as plum, blanket, zucchini (things to eat); plug, blocks, slide (things to play with). Children explain how two are alike and why the third does not belong. Allow children to take over and build sets.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyDisplay the picture of a plow being pulled by a tractor. Explain how the plow turns up soil before seeds are put into the ground. Discuss how animals can also be used to pull plows.

ELL English Language LearnersDiscuss how a plug is not the same thing as a cord; pliers are one type of tool; something sliced usually means cut by a knife; a blouse is not a boy’s shirt; a flute is not the same as a horn.

Bonus Words ActivityWrite each Bonus Word on a card, and make copies to distribute to children. Have children say the words, sort them according to their beginning blend, and make sentences using the words.


• Read a Rhyme Read “Hurry to My Place!” Read the poem several times and have children listen for words that begin with pl, sl, bl, and fl. Make a list of those words on the board. (place, plan, blue, float, slippery, slide)

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning sounds. Have children describe how the picture names in each column are alike and which letter stands for each sound.





• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 84. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like plate, slide, blindfold, and fly.

• Game Allow time for children to play Pool Play, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Glenda the Lion with children. Have them identify words that begin with l blends.

Pictures

pl sl bl fl

plant sled blocks flag

plow slices black flower

plug sleep blue flute

pliers slippers blanket float

plum slide blouse flashlight

Bonus Words plan slip blot flip

plot slug bland flap

Objectives•Toidentifythesoundsoflblends

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithpl, sl, bl,and flblends


BigBookofRhymes,“HurrytoMyPlace!,”page35


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort21andPoolPlayGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,Glenda the Lion

Consonant Blends pl,sl,bl,fl

102 Letter Name


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Alternative Sort: Inside or OutsideSet aside fry and hold up the remaining cards, one by one. Ask children if the item on the card would usually be found outside or inside. Sort the cards into an “outside” pile and an “inside” pile.

ELL English Language LearnersExplain to children that the word glasses might refer to either drinking containers or eyewear.

Teacher TipWhen you introduce a new card, you can quickly check children’s pronunciation and understanding by asking children to use the word in a sentence.

Bonus Words ActivityAsk children to think of other words that begin with cr, cl, fr, gl, and gr. Then have children make word cards for these new words, as well as the Bonus Words. Children can work in pairs or small groups to sort the words according to their beginning blend.


• Read a Rhyme Read “The River Frog.” Write the word frog on the board and underline fr. Say frog, emphasizing fr. Remind children that fr is a consonant blend—two sounds that blend together but each sound is still heard. Have children search for cr, cl, fr, gl, and gr words in the poem. List them on the board. (frog, gleams, green, gray, croaks, clamps, flies)

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Then demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning consonant blend. Have children name the pictures in the columns and identify the consonant blend common to each word.


• Have children use the Student Book or whiteboard DVD to name the pictures and use the grid to sort the cards by beginning consonant blend.



• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 88. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like crab, clown, frog, glove, and grapes.

• Game Allow time for children to play Match!, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read The River Grows with children. Have them identify words that begin with consonant blends.

Pictures

cr cl fr gl gr

crane cloud fry glue grass

crown claw fruit glasses grill

crib clock frame glass grasshopper

crackers class freezer globe groceries

Bonus Words crop clan frill glad grip

clap fret

clip

Objectives•Toidentifythesoundsofrandlblends

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithcr, cl, fr, gl,andgrblends


BigBookofRhymes,“TheRiverFrog,”page37


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort22andMatch!Game


WordsTheirWayLibrary,The River Grows

Consonant Blends cr,cl,fr,gl,gr

Letter Name 103


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Alternative Sort: What Is Alike?Display twelve pictures and have children take turns finding two or three that show things alike in some way without telling how they are alike. Have others guess their similarity.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyChildren may recognize a basic triangle, but make sure they know that a triangle has three sides and three angles. Draw different shapes on the board, including triangles of varying side lengths and angles, and have children identify the triangles.

Teacher TipTo model blending, hold a d letter card in one hand and an r letter card in the other. Have children say the sounds for each letter. Then move the cards together and have children blend the sounds.

Bonus Words ActivityList the Bonus Words on the board. With children, decode each word. Then ask children to use the words in sentences.


• Read a Rhyme Read “Sack Race,” emphasizing the words beginning with pr, tr, dr, and br. Write pr on the board and tell children that /p/ and /r/ blend together. Reread the poem, and have children raise their hands when they hear the word that begins with pr. (prizes) Continue in the same manner with tr, dr, and br. (track, dream, Bravo)

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Demonstrate how to sort the picture names by their beginning consonant blend. Have children name the pictures in the columns and identify the beginning blend common to each word.


• Have children use the Student Book or whiteboard DVD to name the pictures and use the grid to sort the cards by beginning consonant blend.



• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 92. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like present, truck, dress, and brick.

• Game Allow time for children to play Sack Race, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read At the Track with children. Have them identify words that begin with consonant blends.

Pictures

pr tr dr br

princess tray dragon bread prize track draw brush prince triangle dream bridge pretzel tree drill broom present truck drum bride

Bonus Words prance trap drag bran proud trip drip Brad prime trot drop brag drug

Objectives•Toidentifythesoundsofr-blends

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithpr, tr, dr,andbrblends


BigBookofRhymes,“SackRace,”page39


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort23andSackRaceGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,At the Track

Consonant Blends pr,tr,dr,br

104 Letter Name


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Alternative Sort: I SpyShow objects from the cards around the classroom. Place some keys and a ball of twine on your desk, and write a question with the numbers 12 and 20 on the board. Children can sort cards into two piles: things they see (either in the classroom or out the window) and things they do not see.

Vocabulary Building VocabularyDisplay the question mark picture card and help children understand question. Explain that a question is a sentence that asks something and this is a question mark—a kind of punctuation that is always found at the end of a question.

Bonus Words ActivityHelp children brainstorm other words that begin with k, wh, qu, and tw. Then have children make word cards for these new words, as well as the Bonus Words. Children can work in pairs or small groups to sort the words into categories.

Monitor Progress Spell Check 3After completing Sort 24, administer Spell Check 3. See pp. 80–81 in this Teacher Resource Guide for instructions.


• Read a Rhyme Read “Whales Can Do Tricks.” Write killer whale on the board, underline k and wh, pronounce the two words, and explain that killer whales use their sharp teeth to feed on fish and ocean animals. Reread the poem, and have children raise their hands when they hear words that begin with k, wh, qu, or tw. List those words on the board. (killer, whale, white, quick, when, twirls, twist)

• Model Use the whiteboard DVD or the CD picture cards. Show children how to say the picture names and then sort them according to their beginning sounds. Have children name the pictures in the columns and identify the beginning sounds common to each word.


• Have children use the Student Book or whiteboard DVD to name the pictures and use the grid to sort the cards by their beginning sounds.



• Read aloud the directions on Student Book p. 96. Have children write letters and draw pictures of things whose names begin like king, wheel, quarter, and twins.

• Game Allow time for children to play Concentration, which is on the CD.

• Little Book Read Humpback Whales with children. Have them identify words that begin with /k/ or /hw/.

Pictures

k wh qu tw

kangaroo wheelbarrow question twenty

kitten whistle quack twine

key wheat quilt twig

kite whisker queen twelve

kick whale quiet twins

Bonus Words kin whip quit twin

when

Objectives•Toidentifythebeginningsoundsofk, wh, qu,andtw

•Toidentify,differentiate,andsortpictureswithbeginningsounds k, wh, qu,andtw


BigBookofRhymes,“WhalesCanDoTricks,”page41


TeacherResourceCD-ROM,Sort24andConcentrationGame


WordsTheirWayLibrary,Humpback Whales

Beginning Sounds k,wh,qu,tw

Letter Name 105


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S o r t Consonant Digraphs ch, sh 15 · • To identify the digraphs ch and sh • To sort pictures by the beginning sounds ch and sh Materials for Letter Name Big Book of Rhymes,