MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON: 4- WEEK 9

Name: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant Digraphs sh-
FACT/ TIP: A consonant digraph is formed when two consonants are
joined to make a new sound. When joined, the individual consonant
sounds cannot be heard.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE: Say the consonant digraph sound. sh says /sh/ as in
ship, sharp, shut.
Say the consonant digraph sound.

Shhhhhhhhh!

Read these sentences.

Please shake the water off the brush. Mary is washing the pan.
ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the group of pictures that has the /sh/ sound in their names.

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READING
Read the story.
There is no game as exciting as cricket. Shane and his brother, Chad
hurry to their homes every afternoon to get ready for a game of lovely
cricket.
The boys like to play cricket in the church yard because it has a cricket
pitch. This afternoon Shane is wearing his games clothes. He does not
want his uniform to get dirty.
Today the weather is good. The children play three matches with their
friends. When it is time for the game to begin, Father comes to watch the
game. Chad hits the ball into the bush.
The game stops for a while. Shane and his friends look for the ball but do
not see it. Father gives them another ball to play the game.

COMPOSITION
TOPIC: Picture Study
FACTS/TIPS: We can observe pictures then write a story about what we
see. Our story must have a name, setting, characters, problem and a
solution.
Look at the picture then think of some ideas to write a story. Use the words
in the box as a guide. Follow the examples and complete the story map.

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 Story Map
Where (place) - in the garden, in the backyard

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When (time) in the morning, at 7 o’ clock

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Who (characters) - _____________________________________,

What (activity) ____________________________

How it is done and things used - ______________

What is likely to happen

(problem_____________________________________________________
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Why it happened __________________________________________,

How can it be solved (solution)

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HOMEWORK

Discuss your ideas with a family member then write one suitable title that
you will give your story.

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