Phonics: b/p, v/f, sh/ch, th and long vowels
English Grade 1 (We Can! 1) · Part 2 - Unit 5: Feelings and Things · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: Phonics b p v f
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Lesson questions (16)
- 🐻 bear starts with ____.
Answer: b - 🍐 pear starts with ____.
Answer: p - Which word starts with "b"?
Answer: bear - Which word starts with "p"?
Answer: pear - Which word starts with "v"?
Answer: van - Which word starts with "f"?
Answer: fan - 🚢 Which word is it?
Answer: ships - 🍟 Which word is it?
Answer: chips - Which word starts with "th"?
Answer: three - "this" starts with ____.
Answer: th - Which word has a long "o" sound (o_e)?
Answer: rope - Which word has a short "o" sound?
Answer: top - Which word has a long "u" sound (u_e)?
Answer: cube - Which word has a short "u" sound?
Answer: cub - tap + e =
Answer: tape - pin + e =
Answer: pine
About this lesson
“Phonics: b/p, v/f, sh/ch, th and long vowels” is from English Grade 1 (We Can! 1) (Part 2 - Unit 5: Feelings and Things) and has 16 questions with answers. Sample questions: “🐻 bear starts with ____.” and “🍐 pear starts with ____.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: b · p · bear · pear · van · fan · ships · chips · three · th
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What is the difference between the b sound and the p sound?
The b sound is voiced, as in bear; the p sound is light, as in pear.
What is the difference between v and f?
With v the throat vibrates, as in van; with f it does not, as in fan.
How do I tell the similar sounds apart?
Put your hand on your throat: you feel vibration with b and v, and none with p and f.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Flash cards, Match Up and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.