Hello there! Have you ever heard about the magical Queen of Witches? She has a special power to change the sounds of letters. Let’s find out how she does it!
The Queen of Witches loves the letters “Q” and “U.” When they come together, they make a special sound. Can you guess what it is? It’s the sound “kw,” like in the word “quick.” Isn’t that fun?
Let’s look at some words where the Queen of Witches uses her magic:
Did you know that the Queen of Witches can also change the sound of a vowel? She can turn the “ah” sound into “oh.” Isn’t that amazing? It’s like magic!
Can you think of more words that start with “qu”? Maybe you can find them in your favorite storybook or when you’re playing a word game. Remember, the Queen of Witches is always there to help you learn and have fun with words!
Keep exploring and discovering new words, and you’ll become a reading wizard in no time!
Qu Word Hunt: Go on a “Qu” word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have names starting with “qu.” For example, you might find a quilt or a quarter. Make a list of all the “qu” words you find and share them with your friends or family.
Create a “Qu” Story: Use your imagination to create a short story using as many “qu” words as you can. You can start with a sentence like, “Once upon a time, a quick squirrel found a quiet place to hide.” Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class.
Sound Detective: Be a sound detective and listen for the “kw” sound in words around you. When you hear it, raise your hand or make a note of the word. Try to find at least five words with the “kw” sound in a day. Discuss with your classmates how the Queen of Witches helps make these sounds magical.
Here I am. Have you heard of the Queen of Witches? The Queen of Witches casts a spell to change the sound of a vowel. See that vowel over there? I’m going to change its sound.
“Qu” makes a sound like “ah.”
Oh, squash! Can you see me in all these words? Here I am: squad, quality, qualify. Remember me, the Queen of Witches? I cast a spell to change the sound of a vowel from “ah” to “oh.”
