Understanding Digraphs in Words

This lesson for first graders focuses on learning to spell and read words with digraphs. The teacher introduces digraphs like WH, CH, TH, SH, and CK, explaining their sounds and how they are used in words. Students practice echoing sounds, tapping out words, and spelling using dry erase boards. The lesson also covers trick words that don't follow standard phonetic rules, emphasizing memorization. The session concludes with a sentence writing exercise to reinforce learning.

What is the learning goal for this lesson?

• To learn about vowels

• To learn about punctuation

• To spell and read first grade words with digraphs

• To write sentences

What are digraphs?

• A type of punctuation

• A single letter sound

• Two vowels together

• Two consonants that make one sound

What sound does the digraph 'wh' make?

• Sh

• Wh

• Th

• Ch

Which keyword is associated with the digraph 'ch'?

• Sock

• Chin

• Ship

• Whistle

What sound does the digraph 'th' make?

• Th

• Ch

• Sh

• Wh

Which keyword is associated with the digraph 'sh'?

• Sock

• Ship

• Chin

• Whistle

Where is the digraph 'ck' usually found in a word?

• In the middle

• At the beginning

• At the end

• Anywhere

Why is 'wh' placed first on the magnetic tile board?

• Because it is the loudest sound

• Because it is always at the beginning of a word

• Because it is the easiest to remember

• Because it is the teacher's favorite

How many taps does a digraph get when tapping out a word?

• Three taps

• One tap

• No taps

• Two taps

What is the first digraph sound in the word 'ship'?

• Sh

• Ch

• Th

• Wh