How to Form Sentences using Phoneme ch | Language Lesson

This language lesson is designed for 6-12-year-old children. It guides the children to form sentences using different words starting with the phoneme ch.

In our previous video lesson, we learned how to form words using phoneme ch. This video is an extension of it. as the child will learn how to use words with the phoneme ‘ch’ and form sentences using it. It helps children to comprehend the proper meanings of the words in sentences.

This video lesson uses the words like bench, porch, lunch, and punch, which end with the phoneme ‘CH’ to explain the concept.

Prerequisites to Comprehend Phoneme ch

Before moving to learn two-letter phonemes,

A child must understand the concept of voiced and unvoiced consonants, short and long vowels, and r controlled syllables would help the child comprehend the phoneme ‘ch’ much more easily.
A child should also be able to recognize each alphabet sound and the words associated with them.
A child should be able to form two-letter words or CVC words.
A child must know how to form words using consonant and vowel blends or phoneme ch.

How to Form Sentences using Phoneme ‘ch’ Using its Varied Sounds?

Recalling Rule 1: Where Phoneme ch produces /ch/ sound

Before forming sentences using phoneme ch words, let’s recall its rule where it produces /ch/ sound:

When ch is in the end and comes after a consonant, then it is pronounced as /ch/. For example – bench, porch, lunch, and punch.
When ch is in the end and comes after a vowel team, then it is pronounced as /ch/. For example, teach, preach, beach, etc.

Let us now follow the below steps:

Invite the child to the table along with the moveable alphabets, phoneme ch word cards and lined book.
Introduce the child with ch phoneme word cards and pronounce the words using each letter’ phonic sound.
Ask the child to repeat the word along with the correct ch blend/ phoneme sound.
As shown in the video, show the child how to form sentences using words with ch phoneme.
You can also refer below sentences using ch phoneme words: lunch, punch, porch, bench, teach and bench.
1. I am hungry for lunch.
2. I am thirsty for a punch.
3. My dog sits on the porch.
4. The bench in the park is empty.
5. Mrs. Roy would teach us English today.
6. Simran would eat her lunch on the beach on Sunday.
Ask the child to try forming sentences in the same manner.
Mark the phoneme ch words by drawing a box around it or simply underlining them.
Children can also draw pictures related to phoneme ch words like of bench or lunch.

Fun activities always add learning for the children and they are encouraged to do so too.

Also, encourage the child to make more sentences using these words on their own. This way, they would comprehend the meaning of the word thoroughly.

Similarly, let us make the sentences with the other variations of the phoneme ch sound.

Recalling Rule 2: Where the Phoneme ch Produces /tch/ Sound:

When ch is in the end, and comes after a one-letter vowel, then it is pronounced as /tch/ sound. For example, catch, match, hatch, batch, etc.

Follow these steps and let us form the sentences with /tch/sound

Invite the child to the table along with the moveable alphabets, phoneme ch word cards and lined book.
Encourage the child to form the words with the moveable alphabet.
Ask the child to pronounce the words with /tch/ sound.
Let the child try to form sentences using the words with /tch/ sound.
Here are some references for the sentences –
- There is a football match in school today.
- The batch of 2023 will have the graduation ceremony next Friday.
- The eggs hatch after a week or ten days.
Underline the words of phoneme ch producing the /tch/ sound.
Children can draw related pictures or can play some fun games wherein they can use the maximum words of phoneme ch producing /tch/ sound.

Recalling Rule 3: Where the Phoneme ch Produces /k/ or /kh/ Sound:

As the rule states that in words of Ancient Greek origin, the phoneme /ch/ spells as the /k/ or /kh/ sound. For example, anchor, chemist, school, etc.

If the word starts with “chr” it’s most likely to make the /k/ sound. For example, chrome, chrysalis, chronic, chronometer, etc.

Following the steps mentioned in the above rules, encourage the children to form words with /k/ or /kh/ sounds. The children can then form sentences with those words. Here are some references for the sentences –

Children should go to school daily.
We can purchase medicines from a chemist.
My grandpa suffers from chronic arthritis.

Recalling Rule 4: Where the Phoneme ch Produces /sh/ Sound:

In words of French origin, the phoneme ch produces /sh/ sound. For example – chef, parachute, machine, etc.

Following the steps as mentioned in above rules, encourage the children to form words with /sh/ sound. The children can then form the sentences with those words. Here are some references for the sentences –

We can land with the help of a parachute from a plane.
My uncle is a head chef at a 5-star hotel.

Repeat this activity by asking the child to make different words with the phoneme ‘CH’ and write sentences using those words, as shown in the video. This will give confidence to the child to read and write sentences more effortlessly.

Phoneme ch Sentence Formation