Exploring Spelling Alternatives: /ch/ Sounds

Miss DeAngelis introduces a lesson on the 'cha' sound, focusing on its use at the beginning and end of words. The lesson includes practicing the sound through riddles, exploring spelling rules, and completing a worksheet. Students read and discuss the story 'The Coin Shop', which involves a coin found in a cave. The lesson concludes with discussion questions to reinforce comprehension.

What sound does 'ch' make in English?

• Che

• Cho

• Cha

• Chi

What should you do to a ball when it is thrown to you?

• Watch

• Catch

• Throw

• Kick

Which word demonstrates the 'cha' sound at the beginning?

• Itch

• Much

• Match

• Chin

In the word 'match', what letters are added to 'ch' to make the 'cha' sound?

• a

• m

• i

• t

What is the correct fill-in for: 'Dan cooks food in the ___'?

• Area

• Kitchen

• House

• Room

Who is the narrator of 'The Coin Shop' story?

• The teacher

• Nan

• Jack

• Kate

What is the estimated value of the Spanish coin found by Kate?

• 300 bucks

• 400 bucks

• 200 bucks

• 100 bucks

Why did Jack use a looking glass to examine the coin?

• To guess its age

• To find its weight

• To see its details

• To measure its size

What era is the coin likely from, according to Jack?

• 1800s

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1700s

What would happen if there were many coins like the one found?

• They would be less valuable

• They would be more valuable

• Kate and Nan could be rich

• It would be illegal to sell them