digraphs and blends

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What are digraphs?

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Digraphs are combinations of two letters that create one sound, such as 'ch', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh'.

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What are blends?

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Blends are combinations of two or more consonants where each sound is heard, such as 'bl', 'st', 'gr', and 'cl'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains a digraph.

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An example of a word with a digraph is 'chair', which contains the digraph 'ch'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains a blend.

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An example of a word with a blend is 'street', which contains the blend 'str'.

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What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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The difference is that a digraph represents one sound with two letters, while a blend combines multiple sounds where each letter retains its sound.

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What sound does the digraph 'th' make?

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The digraph 'th' can make two sounds: a voiced sound as in 'this' and a voiceless sound as in 'think'.

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What is a common blend found at the beginning of words?

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A common blend found at the beginning of words is 'br', as in 'bread' or 'brave'.

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How do you identify a digraph in a word?

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You can identify a digraph in a word by looking for two letters that together produce a single sound.

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How do you identify a blend in a word?

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You can identify a blend in a word by looking for two or more consonants that are pronounced together, with each sound being distinct.

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What is the role of digraphs and blends in phonics?

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Digraphs and blends play a crucial role in phonics as they help students decode words and improve reading fluency.