Lesson 239: Soft G
Focus: Soft G
Objective
What we'll learn
Read and understand words with the Soft G pattern.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
When G is followed by e, i, or y, it often says /j/.
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Read each word. Underline the tricky pattern.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the gem.
- We can see the giant.
- You can see the gym.
- They can see the cage.
Story time
Kai and the Gem
Kai went to the park. Kai saw a gem and a giant.
"Look!" said Kai. "The gym is by the cage."
Mia came to help. Together they played with the page and the magic.
At the end of the day, Kai and Mia smiled. What a wonderful Soft G adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Kai go?
2. What did Kai see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 cell
Meaning: the smallest part of a living thing
Example: Your body is made of trillions of tiny cells.
Review
Vocabulary review
- magic — A magic is something we can talk about or see.
- gem — A gem is something we can talk about or see.
- giant — A giant is something we can talk about or see.
- gym — A gym is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Sort each word into the right group. (Tap a word, then tap a group.)
Soft G
Other
Stretch