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, such as 'sh' in 'ship' or 'ch' in 'chair.'

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Give an example of a digraph that makes the 'sh' sound.

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An example of a digraph that makes the 'sh' sound is 'sh' as in 'shoe.'

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Give an example of a digraph that makes the 'ch' sound.

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An example of a digraph that makes the 'ch' sound is 'ch' as in 'cheese.'

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What sound does the digraph 'th' represent?

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The digraph 'th' can represent two sounds: the voiced sound as in 'this' and the unvoiced sound as in 'think.'

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Identify a word that contains the 'sh' digraph.

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A word that contains the 'sh' digraph is 'fish.'

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Identify a word that contains the 'ch' digraph.

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A word that contains the 'ch' digraph is 'chocolate.'

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What is the difference between voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds?

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The voiced 'th' sound, as in 'this,' uses vocal cords, while the unvoiced 'th' sound, as in 'think,' does not.

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How can 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, such as 'sh' or 'ch.'

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What is the role of digraphs in phonics?

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Digraphs play a crucial role in phonics as they help learners understand how certain letter combinations create specific sounds.

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List three common digraphs in English.

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