Consonant Digraphs

Introduction:

Sometimes, two letters in English work together as a team to make a single sound. These are called consonant digraphs. Let’s learn about some common digraphs and how they sound in words!

Part 1: Meet the Consonant Digraphs

• A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound.
• We’ll meet some digraphs today that you’ll find in many English words.

Digraph	Sound	Example Words
ch	/tʃ/ (like “ch” in chair)	chair, cheese, chicken, much
sh	/ʃ/ (like “sh” in sheep)	sheep, ship, fish, wish
th	/θ/ (like “th” in thing)	thing, thick, thin, thank
th	/ð/ (like “th” in this)	this, that, these, those
ph	/f/ (like “f” in fun)	phone, photo, dolphin, elephant
wh	/w/ (like “w” in wet)	where, when, what, why

Activity:

• Look at the table and listen as I say each digraph’s sound.
• Repeat the sounds after me.
• Can you think of any other words that have these digraphs?

Part 2: Reading Words with Digraphs

• Now, let’s practice reading some words that have consonant digraphs:
  • chip
  • shop
  • path
  • the
  • photo
  • wheel

Activity:

• Read the words on the board.
• Can you match each word to the correct picture?
• Let’s clap out the syllables in each word.

Part 3: Writing Words with Digraphs

• It’s time to write some words with digraphs!
• I’ll say a word, and you write it down.

Activity:

• Listen to the words and write them on your paper.
• Share your words with a partner and check your spelling.

Wrap-up:

• Today, we learned about consonant digraphs and how they make sounds in English words.
• Remember, two letters can team up to make one sound!
• Keep practicing to become a digraph expert!

Homework:

• Find and write down five words with consonant digraphs that you find in a book or magazine.
• Draw a picture to illustrate each word.

Additional Notes for Teachers:

• Use flashcards with digraphs and pictures of words that contain them.
• Create a digraph word wall for students to reference.
• Play games like “Digraph Matching” or “Digraph Bingo.”
• Use tongue twisters to practice digraph sounds (e.g., “She sells seashells by the seashore”).

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