Phonics: W, F, Y, Z, ch, sh and long vowels
English Grade 1 (We Can! 1) · Part 2 - Unit 4: Days and Weather · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: Phonics W F Y Z
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Lesson questions (14)
- 🐺 wolf starts with the letter ____.
Answer: w - 🦊 fox starts with the letter ____.
Answer: f - 🦓 zebra starts with the letter ____.
Answer: z - "yard" starts with the letter ____.
Answer: y - Which word starts with "ch"?
Answer: chips - Which word starts with "sh"?
Answer: ships - Which word has a long "a" sound (a_e)?
Answer: tape - Which word has a short "a" sound?
Answer: tap - Which word has a long "i" sound (i_e)?
Answer: pine - Which word has a short "i" sound?
Answer: pin - 🚐 van starts with ____.
Answer: v - 🪭 fan starts with ____.
Answer: f - Which word starts with W?
Answer: wolf - Which word starts with Y?
Answer: yard
About this lesson
“Phonics: W, F, Y, Z, ch, sh and long vowels” is from English Grade 1 (We Can! 1) (Part 2 - Unit 4: Days and Weather) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “🐺 wolf starts with the letter ____.” and “🦊 fox starts with the letter ____.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: w · f · z · y · chips · ships · tape · tap · pine · pin
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
Which sounds do we learn here?
The letters W, F, Y and Z, then ch and sh, as in wolf, fox and zebra.
What is the difference between sh and ch?
The sound of sh is as in ship; the sound of ch is as in chair.
What is a common mistake between f and w?
Pronouncing the two letters in a similar way, so listen to the first sound: fox begins with f and wolf begins with w.
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.