Lesson 48
ch /ch/
The grapheme CH spells /ch/
The /ch/ sound is usually spelled TCH at the end of a word with a short vowel (e.g., catch). This concept is addressed in Lesson 69.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
Initial
ch
th br fr
st th
Middle
o
u
Final
ck
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New Concept
Today we learn a new digraph, CH, which spells /ch/, like at the beginning of chicken.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
Remember, a consonant digraph is two consonants that come together to make one sound. You have already learned about the consonant digraphs CK /k/ like duck, SH /sh/ like sheep, and TH /th/ like thumb (unvoiced) and TH /th/ like this (voiced). Another consonant digraph is CH. The two consonants C and H have their own sounds, /k/ and /h/, but when these consonants come together in words, they make a new sound /ch/. The consonant digraph CH spells /ch/ like at the beginning of the word . CH can come at the beginning of a word, such as and . CH can also come at the end of a word, such as and .
ch /ch/
C and H come together to make a new sound, /ch/, like at the beginning of chicken. CH can come at the beginning or end of a word, such as and .
How our mouth moves
To make the /ch/ sound, put your teeth together and round your lips just like the /sh/ sound…(model). Pull your tongue back toward the back of your mouth, but the tip touches behind your teeth. Your tongue will pull quickly away from your teeth as you release the air. Be sure your voice is off. The /ch/ sound is a stop sound that can't be stretched out (use stop hand motion). Watch me /ch/. You try /ch/.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'ch' to the consonant grid under the /ch/ picture card. Practice letter formation for ch.
Open the digital sound wall →