Spelling: Consonant Digraphs

Consonant Digraphs Consonant Digraphs are two letters that together make one sound. thmathbathteeth cheach beachlatch wh whichwhen where sh wish shape clash ph =f elephant phone photo

teeth path each teach match watch which dish fishing wishbone white chase body pretty young

Spelling: Silent Consonants

In some words, the consonant letters can be “silent”. kknow knife knapsack ggnawgnat sign w answer write wrongb combclimb bomb

Find the ninja! (Find the silent letter) A gnat climbs on my hand. I push the button with my thumb. I use a knife to cut the fruit. The students have to write about the two dogs.

Vocabulary

student(s) (n.) Definition: A student is a person who goes to school to l_ _ _ _. Example: All the students love Teacher Smokey Bear. The students were delighted when they were able to share their stories in front of the class. Ask: What is a student’s job? Tell your partner things that students do in school. If I say something that a student would do say student. If I don’t, don’t say anything. -homework -read -do their best work -take a test -disobey the rules -come to school everyday -listen to their teacher -carry a backpack with books

effort(n.) Define: When you make an effort, you try very h_ _ _. Example: When I make an effort I always do well. Tiger Woods makes an effort to play great golf. Ask: What is something you make an effort for? If I say a word that describes something that requires a lot of effort say I can do it. If I don’t, don’t say anything. -school -running 5 km -watching a movie -swimming 20 laps -taking a nap -lifting 4 bricks -drawing a picture

perform(v.) Define: You perform when you do something that other people w_ _ _ _. Example: We all performed in the Christmas Play. A magician will perform tricks at my friend’s birthday party. Ask: What are some different ways people perform? How would you feel if you had to perform in a play in front of 100 people? Why? If I say something that describes something someone could perform say ta- da! If I don’t, don’t say anything. -a song -a dance -a play -silent reading -magic -a circus

mood(n.) Define: Your mood is how you f_ _l. Example: I was in a bad mood because mom said I couldn’t go and play. Ask: What things puts you in a good mood? Tell your partner what kind of mood you are in right at this moment. If I say a word that describes a mood that a person could feel say mood. If I don’t, don’t say anything. -happy -confused -blue -silly -frustrated -thristy -angry -hungry

remember(v.) Define: To remember, you think about something from the p_s_ or to keep in _ _ nd carefully. Example: Sally remembers the day she met her best friend Kelly. Please remember that you have a math quiz tomorrow. Ask: What is an antonym for remember? If I say something that you can remember say I know that. If I don’t, don’t say anything. -your telephone number -you mom’s birthday -your homework every Friday -your first day of kindergarten -being a baby -your address

proud(adj.) Define: When you are proud, you feel good about what you, or someone else did. Example: Our teachers were proud that the students performed in Christmas show so well. Ask: When have you felt proud? If I say something that would feel proud about say I’m good. If I don’t, don’t say anything. -good grades -a messy bedroom -learning multiplication in 5 minutes -getting in trouble -riding a bike with no training wheels -tying your shoe -falling in a mud puddle -swimming in cold winter day

Let’s Practice

studentsperformmood effortrememberproud Mr. Iron man likes to _______ with his rock n’ roll band. perform Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentences.

studentsperformmood effortrememberproud It takes a lot of _______ to learn to play the piano well. effort

studentsperformmood effortrememberproud Did you ________ to turn in your homework this morning? remember

studentsperformmood effortrememberproud Dance music puts Jane is a good _____. mood Mom was so _____ when I sang my song beautifully. proud

studentsperformmood effortrememberproud 2 nd grades has the coolest _______ in Chingshin. students