MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE TWO WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: LITERACY
LESSON: 1 - WEEK 10

Name: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________

PHONICS
TOPIC: Consonant Digraphs th-
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. th says /th/ as in
three, teeth, thin.
Say the consonant digraph sound th-

Read these sentences.

Our teeth give the mouth its shape. Let us take care of them.

ON YOUR OWN:
Circle the pictures that have the same sound as the beginning of the word
in the box.
thorn

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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. Both of the
boys are in Grade Three. Cricket is their favourite sport. Shane is short and
chubby and Chad is tall and slim.
COMPREHENSION

TOPIC: Likenesses and Differences

Likenesses - things that are the same
FACT:
Differences - things that are not the same

PRACTICE EXAMPLES: Games – Cricket and Football

Likenesses . Cricket and football are outdoor games. We use a ball to

play both games.
Difference – Cricket is played by batting or hitting the ball.

Football is played by kicking the ball.

ON YOUR OWN

Reread the story above then answer these questions.

1. Likeness
One likeness between the boys is
____________________________________________________________.
2. Differences
One difference between the boys is __________________________

HOMEWORK
Think about any two family members in your home and talk about the
likenesses and differences between them. Share your ideas with them.

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