Phonics review – blends and digraphs
English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) · Unit 12: My Dream Vacation · Lesson 3 · Term 2
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Lesson questions (13)
- Which word starts with "sh"?
Answer: ship - Which word starts with "ch"?
Answer: chair - Which word starts with "th"?
Answer: three - Which word starts with "wh"?
Answer: whale - Which word starts with "st"?
Answer: star - Which word starts with "tr"?
Answer: train - Which word starts with "fl"?
Answer: flag - Which word ends with "ng"?
Answer: ring - Which word ends with "ck"?
Answer: duck - Which word ends with "sh"?
Answer: fish - Which word ends with "ch"?
Answer: lunch - Complete the word: __ip (a big boat)
Answer: sh - Complete the word: __ale (the biggest sea animal)
Answer: wh
About this lesson
“Phonics review – blends and digraphs” is from English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) (Unit 12: My Dream Vacation) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which word starts with "sh"?” and “Which word starts with "ch"?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: ship · chair · three · whale · star · train · flag · ring · duck · fish
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.
Questions about this lesson
What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?
A blend is two letters in which we hear each sound, such as cl; a digraph is two letters making one sound, such as sh.
What is the difference between sh and ch?
Both pairs of letters make a single sound, but sh sounds as in ship and shoe, and ch sounds as in chair and cheese.
What is a common mistake?
Mixing up sh and ch, so listen to the sound carefully.
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, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.