Phonics Samples sh, ch, th, wh, ck, ng, qu

Phonics SamplesThe first release of Spellzoo phonics resources consists of the digraphs: 'sh', 'ch', 'th', 'wh', 'ck', 'ng' and 'qu'. They are not age specific but are designed to provide extra phonic practice, and vocabulary extension, where needed. Vowel digraphs will be available shortly.

These samples show the range of resources available.

Each sound used has two levels.

Set 1 consists of words or one or two syllables, taken from the simple, or initial, code.

Set 2 consists of polysyllabic words taken from the advanced, or complex, code.

Dictionary definitions are included for all the words, but are dependent on the activity and

answer keys are included.

Alphabetical Order - reinforces reading the spelling list and encourages dictionary skills.

Word shapes - encourages students to look at the shape of the words and shows where letters

are placed on the line.

Wordsearch - the student�s recognition and recall of the words in the spelling list is improved.

Familiarity of the spelling rule is increased and concentration is encouraged.

Matching definitions - reinforces the student�s comprehension and writing abilities.

Multiple Choice - increases the student�s understanding of the meaning of individual words.

Improves vocabulary and encourages dictionary use.

Decode the word - the student practices the spellings by matching letters to numbers.

Magic Square - the student�s comprehension and puzzle solving skills are strengthened.

Crossword - allows the student to practice spelling by correctly identifying a word from a clue

and writing it into the grid.

Word Jumbles - gives the student practice in reading, recalling and writing the spelling words.

Own Sentences - Students write their own sentences to show that they understand the word

in context.

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- 'sh' 1 -

Name: Date:

Words starting and ending with 'sh'A list of words is provided in a word bank at the bottom of the page. Write the words in alphabetical order on the numbered lines provided.

dish wish shutfresh sheep pushshop crash shipshack

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Aa

Bb

Cc

Dd

Ee

Ff

Gg

Hh

Ii

Jj

Kk

Ll

Mm

Nn

Oo

Pp

Qq

Rr

Ss

Tt

Uu

Vv

Ww

Xx

Yy

Zz


- 'sh' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words starting and ending with 'sh'Using the Across and Down clues, write the correct words in the numbered grid below.

DOWN

1. a panel with dials and controls in front of the driver of a car

2. marked or stained

3. to do something successfully

5. to start something, like a business

6. the part of your body between your neck and your arm

ACROSS

3. surprise someone very much4. moved something quickly up and

down, or from side to side6. a sea animal shaped like a star7. liquid soap for washing hair8. to decorate

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a3

s n h4

a n5

h6s r s

i t7

h p a

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b l h

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- 'ch' 1 -

Name: Date:

Words starting and ending with 'ch'The words below have been written in code. Match the number to the letter and write the correct word on the line provided beside each code.

1. a talk given to a group of people2. a young boy or girl3. a young hen4. a meal eaten in the middle of the day5. having a lot of money or property

6. a large, strong box7. fried potatoes8. a small electric lamp that you hold in

your hand9. white or yellow food made from milk

10. a building where Christians worship

1. 10-22-23-23-6-12

2. 6-12-24-4-16

3. 6-12-24-6-14-23-2

4. 4-8-2-6-12

5. 21-24-6-12

6. 6-12-23-10-13

7. 6-12-24-22-10

8. 13-1-21-6-12

9. 6-12-23-23-10-23

10. 6-12-8-21-6-12

o1

n2

w3

l4

j5

c6

v7

u8

f9

s10

x11

h12

t13

k14

m15

d16

q17

y18

z19

b20

r21

p22

e23

i24

g25

a26


- 'ch' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words containing 'ch'Match each letter and word to one of the clues. Then write the number of the clue in the box next to the letter. Each row and each column should add up to the same number.

A. charity F. cherryB. archery G. approachC. chimney H. stagecoachD. chaffinch I. chocolateE. chipmunk

1. a small bird2. a sweet brown food that is used

to make sweets, cakes and drinks3. the sport of shooting with a bow

and arrows4. a tall pipe or passage that carries

away smoke from a fire5. a burrowing ground squirrel with

cheek pouches

6. to come near to a place7. a horse-drawn carriage of a kind

that used to travel regularly along the same route

8. giving help and money to help others

9. a small, bright red fruit with a large stone

A= B= C=

D= E= F=

G= H= I=


- 'th' 1 -

Name: Date:

Words beginning and ending with 'th'Clues are listed below. Print the word that matches the clue on the blank line by the clue.

moth throw think thinbath three earth clothpath thrush

1. to use your mind

2. a bird that has a white front with brown spots

3. to send something through the air

4. the planet that we live on

5. a narrow way to walk or ride along

6. material woven from wool, cotton or some other fabric

7. measuring a small amount from one side to the other

8. an insect, like a butterfly, that usually flies around at night

9. a large container that you fill with water and get in to wash yourself

10. the number after two and before four


- 'th' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words that contain 'th'On the line, print the letter of the word that matches the clue.

1. a collection of poems, stories or songs in one book

a. anthology b. thermometer c. theatre d. thwarting

2. preventing someone from doing something

a. thwarting b. thermometer c. anthology d. thoughtful

3. the number after twelve

a. theatre b. thirteen c. thunder d. thermometer

4. the loud rumbling noise that you hear with lightning during a storm

a. thunder b. thirteen c. thoughtful d. thwarting

5. looking or sounding as though you are thinking a lot about something

a. thoughtful b. theatre c. thwarting d. thermometer

6. a building where people go to see plays or shows

a. thoughtful b. thwarting c. thunder d. theatre

7. the writer or a book, poem or magazine article

a. thankful b. author c. thoughtful d. thwarting

8. a device for measuring temperature

a. anthology b. thistle c. thankful d. thermometer

9. a wild plant with prickly leaves and purple or white flowers

a. thistle b. thoughtful c. thankful d. thirteen

10. feeling glad that someone has done something for you

a. thistle b. thermometer c. anthology d. thankful


- 'wh' 1 -

Name: Date:

Words starting with 'wh'Write an interesting sentence on the lines to show that you understand what the word at the beginning means. If you don't know the meaning, you could use a dictionary to find out.

1. why

2. when

3. who

4. whip

5. where

6. white

7. whole

8. wheel

9. what

10. whisk


- 'wh' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words beginning with 'wh'The letters of the words below are all mixed up. Read what the word means and then write the correct spelling on the line.

1. a strong current of water going round in a circle and pulling things towards it

2. make a shrill or musical sound by blowing through your lips

3. the noise a horse makes when it neighs gently

4. making a long high piercing sound

5. making a whistling or gasping noise as you breathe

6. in what area7. to cry with a low, trembling

sound8. to speak very softly or secretly9. used by a person who cannot

walk10. a small cart with one wheel at

the front and two small handles at the back

1. plhiwrloo

2. seithlw

3. ihwnny

4. ginwhni

5. izwhneeg

6. broteaswehu

7. mwriphe

8. wrsiphe

9. laehheriwc

10. ohewbwraelr


- 'ck' 1 -

Name: Date:

Words that end with 'ck'Put the words from the box into the correct word shape.

back chick lock shockblack clock peck stickbrick duck

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- 'ng' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words ending with 'ng'At the bottom of the page is a list of words. These words are hidden in the puzzle. The words have been placed horizontally (reading across) and vertically (reading down). When you find a word, draw a neat circle around it.

listening baking boomerangnothing overhang surprisingspeaking sprang watchingincreasing

g r o b r s j y s t l s

d g u f z p b o y c c u

j x q v p e d l i s l r

i n c r e a s i n g b p

b m y s o k w s g n o r

a v m p v i a t u o o i

k k o r e n t e y t m s

i n y a r g c n x h e i

n n i n h g h i d i r n

g o c g a k i n p n a g

k b l y n m n g s g n s

k i v x g r g d q w g v

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- 'qu' 2 -

Name: Date:

Words containing 'qu'Put the words from the box into the correct word shape.

adequate quarrel squeakingearthquake question squirrelenquiries sequence squirtingequal

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Phonics Samples sh, ch, th, wh, ck, ng, qu

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