Digraphs
Grade 1 · English Language Arts · Phonics and Word Study · Yukon, Canada
Lesson Summary
Learn about two letters that work together to make one new sound.
Explanation
A digraph is two letters that make one brand-new sound when they are together. Unlike blends, you do not hear the two separate letters. The digraph 'sh' makes the sound you hear at the start of 'ship.' The digraph 'ch' makes the sound in 'chip.' The digraph 'th' makes the sound in 'this.' Once you know these special sounds, you can read many new words.
Practice Questions
Q1: What sound does the digraph 'ch' make? Give a word that starts with it.
Answer: It makes the sound at the start of 'chip' (or 'cheese,' 'chain,' etc.).
Q2: What digraph do you hear at the beginning of 'ship'?
Answer: sh
Q3: How is a digraph different from a blend?
Answer: A digraph makes one new sound, but in a blend you can hear each letter's sound.
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Digraphs is a lesson in the Phonics and Word Study chapter of Grade 1 English Language Arts. It is part of the Yukon, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Digraphs is taught in Grade 1 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Yukon, Canada.
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