W or WH? Picture Spelling Choices

Name each picture and decide whether its word begins with w or wh. A completed page supports checking.
Grades
Grades 1–2
Pages
2
File type
PDF

Updated Aug 02, 2021

Subject
Phonics, Language Development, ELA
Resource types
Worksheets
Ontario expectations
B2.5 — use developing orthographic knowledge

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About this resource

The W or WH Worksheet is a great way for students to learn the beginning sound of each picture. This resource is perfect for teachers who are looking for a way to help their students learn more about the English language.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish w and wh as initial spellings
  • Use picture vocabulary and spelling knowledge together

Teaching tips

  • Name each picture before deciding whether its spelling begins with w or wh.
  • Use spelling knowledge as well as pronunciation; the two beginnings may sound alike in the learner’s accent.

Skills covered

  • Initial spelling — Select w or wh
  • Oral vocabulary — Name pictured objects accurately

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Ontario curriculum

Ontario curriculum expectations

Ontario expectations

  • B2.5 — use developing orthographic knowledge , including position-based tendencies , to make a spelling choice or accurately pronounce a word when reading

Core concepts

  • W and WH
  • Initial /w/
  • Picture-word spelling

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