Digraphs

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent a single sound (phoneme). Examples include 'sh', 'ch', and 'th'.

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What sound does the digraph 'sh' represent?

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The digraph 'sh' represents the sound /ʃ/, as in the words 'shoe' and 'fish'.

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What sound does the digraph 'ch' represent?

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The digraph 'ch' represents the sound /tʃ/, as in the words 'chair' and 'chocolate'.

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What sound does the digraph 'th' represent?

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The digraph 'th' can represent two sounds: /θ/ as in 'think' and /ð/ as in 'this'.

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Can a digraph consist of two vowels?

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Yes, a digraph can consist of two vowels, such as 'ai' in 'rain' or 'ea' in 'bread', which represent a single vowel sound.

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What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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A digraph represents a single sound made by two letters, while a blend consists of two or more consonants that are pronounced together but each sound is heard, such as 'bl' in 'black'.

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Give an example of a word that contains the digraph 'sh'.

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An example of a word that contains the digraph 'sh' is 'ship'.

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Give an example of a word that contains the digraph 'ch'.

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An example of a word that contains the digraph 'ch' is 'cheese'.

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Give an example of a word that contains the digraph 'th'.

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An example of a word that contains the digraph 'th' is 'this'.

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What is the importance of teaching digraphs in early literacy?

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Teaching digraphs helps students understand how letters combine to create sounds, which is essential for reading and spelling.