Digraph Review

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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, such as 'th', 'ch', or 'wh'.

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Give an example of a digraph that represents the sound /th/.

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The digraph 'th' represents the sound /th/ as in 'this' or 'that'.

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What sound does the digraph 'ch' represent?

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The digraph 'ch' represents the sound /ch/ as in 'chair' or 'chocolate'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the digraph 'wh'.

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An example of a word that contains the digraph 'wh' is 'whale'.

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What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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A digraph consists of two letters that make one sound, while a blend consists of two or more letters that each retain their individual sounds.

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List three common digraphs in English.

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Three common digraphs in English are 'sh', 'th', and 'ch'.

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What sound does the digraph 'sh' represent?

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The digraph 'sh' represents the sound /sh/ as in 'shoe' or 'ship'.

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How do digraphs affect pronunciation in English?

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Digraphs can change the way a word is pronounced by combining two letters to create a unique sound that may not be represented by the individual letters.

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Can digraphs appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a word?

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Yes, digraphs can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a word, such as 'whale', 'bother', and 'watch'.

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What is the role of digraphs in phonics instruction?

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Digraphs play a crucial role in phonics instruction as they help students understand sound-letter relationships and improve their reading and spelling skills.