Phonics and Vocabulary Understanding

The video tutorial introduces the concept of digraphs, focusing on the sound [ʃ] represented by 'sh'. It provides examples of words with 'sh' as both the initial and ending sound. The tutorial includes interactive tests to reinforce learning and concludes with a story that incorporates 'sh' words. The lesson aims to enhance phonics skills by familiarizing students with the 'sh' sound in various contexts.

What is a digraph?

• A single letter making two sounds

• Two letters making one sound

• A word with two syllables

• A sentence with two words

Which of the following words starts with the [ʃ] sound?

• Ball

• Cat

• Shop

• Dog

In soccer, what does 'shoot' mean?

• To pass the ball

• To kick the ball at the goal

• To dribble the ball

• To catch the ball

Which of these words ends with the [ʃ] sound?

• Wash

• Cat

• Jump

• Run

What does the girl do to her face?

• She washes it

• She covers it

• She paints it

• She hides it

What is the first step in the first test?

• Draw the picture

• Write the word

• Look at the picture and listen

• Choose the word

What is different about the second test compared to the first?

• It has no pictures

• It has pictures

• It is shorter

• It is longer

In the third test, what letter goes in the first blank?

• s

• a

• h

• t

What is the new vocabulary word introduced during story time?

• Eyes

• Teeth

• Ears

• Nose

What is the purpose of the phonics story test?

• To choose True or False

• To draw a picture

• To write a story

• To sing a song