Digraph SH

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What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound, such as 'sh' in 'shed'.

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

Back

One example is 'shop'.

Front

What sound does the digraph 'sh' make?

Back

The digraph 'sh' makes a voiceless postalveolar fricative sound, similar to the sound in 'she'.

Front

List three words that contain the digraph 'sh'.

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1. Shed 2. Cash 3. Shell

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How does the digraph 'sh' affect the pronunciation of a word?

Back

The digraph 'sh' changes the pronunciation by creating a single sound rather than two separate sounds.

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What is the significance of learning digraphs in reading?

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Learning digraphs helps students decode words more easily and improves their reading fluency.

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Can the digraph 'sh' appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a word?

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Yes, the digraph 'sh' can appear at the beginning (e.g., 'she'), in the middle (e.g., 'fishing'), or at the end (e.g., 'crash') of a word.

Front

What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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A digraph represents one sound with two letters, while a blend combines two or more sounds that can be heard in sequence, such as 'st' in 'stop'.

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Identify a common mistake students make when learning about digraphs.

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A common mistake is confusing digraphs with blends, thinking they represent separate sounds instead of a single sound.

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How can teachers help students practice digraphs?

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Teachers can use flashcards, word sorting activities, and reading exercises that emphasize words with digraphs.