Blends and Digraphs

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound, such as 'th', 'sh', or 'ch'.

Front

What are some examples of words that contain the digraph 'th'?

Back

Examples include 'the', 'them', 'they', 'that', and 'this'.

Front

What is a blend in phonics?

Back

A blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant sound can be heard, such as 'fr' in 'frog' or 'st' in 'star'.

Front

Can you name some words that start with the blend 'fr'?

Back

Words include 'frog', 'fruit', 'friend', and 'frost'.

Front

What are some words that start with the blend 'st'?

Back

Examples include 'star', 'stop', 'stick', and 'stand'.

Front

What is the purpose of using digraphs and blends in reading?

Back

Digraphs and blends help students decode words more effectively, improving their reading fluency and comprehension.

Front

Fill in the blank: Did you see ____ dog? (Use a word with the digraph 'th')

Back

the or that.

Front

What is the digraph 'wh' commonly found in which types of words?

Back

The digraph 'wh' is commonly found in question words like 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'why'.

Front

How do blends differ from digraphs?

Back

Blends consist of two or three consonants that are pronounced together but retain their individual sounds, while digraphs represent a single sound.

Front

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

Back

An example is 'ship'.