Digraphs

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound or phoneme in a word.

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Can you give an example of a digraph?

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Examples of digraphs include 'sh', 'ch', 'th', and 'ph'.

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What sound does the digraph 'sh' make?

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

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What sound does the digraph 'ch' make?

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

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What is the ending digraph in the word 'fish'?

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The ending digraph in the word 'fish' is 'sh'.

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What is the ending digraph in the word 'wish'?

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The ending digraph in the word 'wish' is 'sh'.

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What is the ending digraph in the word 'watch'?

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The ending digraph in the word 'watch' is 'ch'.

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How do digraphs differ from single letters?

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Digraphs consist of two letters that together create a single sound, while single letters represent individual sounds.

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What is the role of digraphs in phonics?

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Digraphs are important in phonics as they help students understand how certain letter combinations produce specific sounds.

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Can digraphs appear at the beginning of a word?

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Yes, digraphs can appear at the beginning of a word, such as 'ch' in 'chair' or 'sh' in 'ship'.