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Sounds j and v
Connect Primary 1, Term 2: Unit 12 Let’s go shopping
GoalSay the sounds j and v, find them at the start of words, and write J j V v.
New words
jar · you keep things in itjuice · a drink from fruitviolin · you play it with a bowvolcano · a mountain that can have fire inside
Explanation
The letter J has the sound j, like the start of jar. The letter V has the sound v, like the start of violin. Say: j, j, jar. Say: v, v, violin. Put your top teeth on your lip for v.
Worked examples
Listen and repeat. The red letter is the sound j.
Listen and repeat. The red letter is the sound v.
| Big letter | Small letter |
|---|---|
| J | j |
| V | v |
Class activity
Letter jump. Say words to a friend: jar, van, juice, violin, jeans. If it starts with j, jump. If it starts with v, wiggle your lips and say v. Swap.
Practice
1
Listen. Does the word start with j or v?
…
v.
2
Look. Which picture starts with j?
The jar.
3
Look. Which picture starts with v?
The violin.
4
Write J j on paper. Say the sound.
The child writes J and j and says j.
5
Write the word ‘van’ on paper.
The child copies van.