Understanding Diagraphs and Their Sounds

The video tutorial introduces the concept of diagraphs, which are combinations of two letters that produce a single sound. It provides various examples of diagraphs, such as 'ch', 'sh', 'ai', 'ee', 'oa', and others, explaining how they differ from individual letter sounds. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing diagraphs for reading and pronunciation, especially for children learning to read. The video concludes with a recap and encourages viewers to practice identifying diagraphs in words.

What is a diagraph?

• A group of three letters making one sound

• A silent letter in a word

• A combination of two letters making one sound

• A single letter sound

Which sound does the diagraph 'ch' make?

• ph

• th

• ch

• sh

In the word 'ship', which diagraph is used?

• sh

• ch

• th

• ph

What sound do the letters 'ai' make when combined?

• i

• a

• ai

• ee

Which word contains the 'ee' diagraph?

• Sweet

• Park

• Coin

• Rain

What sound do the letters 'oa' make when combined?

• oo

• a

• oa

• o

Which word contains the 'oi' diagraph?

• Park

• Sweet

• Rain

• Boil

What sound do the letters 'ow' make when combined?

• e

• a

• o

• ow

Which word contains the 'ar' diagraph?

• Coin

• Car

• Sweet

• Boil

What sound do the letters 'ay' make when combined?

• e

• ay

• i

• a