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What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Digraph Sh
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Exploring the Digraph "sh" with a Fun Story!

Objective:

Today, we're going to learn about the special sounds made by the digraph “sh”. We will discover this sound through an exciting story filled with words that have “sh” in them!

Warm-Up Activity: Sound Hunt

Before we dive into the story, let’s go on a sound hunt!

1. Let's Whisper: Start by using a soft whisper, just like the sound "sh". Can you make the "sh" sound? (Encourage students to practice quietly.)
2. Find and Share: Think of as many words as you can that include the "sh" sound. Examples include shoe, ship, and shark.
   • After a minute, share your words with a partner!

Story Time: "The Silly Shark"

Now, let’s read a fun story together about a special shark.

Once upon a time in the shimmering sea, there lived a silly shark named Sammy.

Sammy wasn’t just any shark; he loved to shine his teeth and shy away from trouble.

One sunny day, while sailing around, he met a shy and shimmering fish named Shelly.

"Shall we swim together?" Sammy asked, showing off his bright, shiny teeth.

“Yes,” said Shelly, “but let’s watch out for the big shark who likes to shout!”

Together, they swam past the coral shores, spotting shiny shells and a shimmering shrimp. They played hide and sheek, finding secret shadows near the rocks.

As they swam back home, they laughed and called out, “Sharing adventures is so much fun!”

And from that day on, Sammy and Shelly were the best of friends, always looking for new “sh” words that made their underwater world exciting!

Reflection Questions:

• What did Sammy and Shelly like to do together?
• Can you think of other words that start with "sh"?
• Why do you think the digraph “sh” is important in our language?

Wrap-Up Activity: Drawing Time!

Now that we've read about Sammy and Shelly, let’s draw our favorite part of the story! Don’t forget to label it with at least three words that contain the "sh" sound. After you're done drawing, we’ll share our creations with the class!

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Thank you for joining the adventure into the world of "sh"! Keep listening for that special sound in your reading today!