Exploring Consonant Digraphs: ph and th

In this video, Ashley introduces consonant digraphs, which are combinations of two or more consonants that create new sounds. The video focuses on the digraphs 'pH' and 'th', explaining their unique sounds with examples like 'phone' and 'thing'. Viewers are encouraged to practice these sounds and explore more words with these digraphs. The video concludes with suggestions for further practice through online games and quizzes.

What should you do if you haven't learned consonant sounds or blends yet?

• Go back and watch the videos on consonant sounds and blends first.

• Skip to the end of the video.

• Start learning digraph sounds immediately.

• Continue watching the video.

What is a digraph?

• A single consonant sound.

• A vowel sound.

• A combination of two vowels.

• A combination of two or more consonants that make a new sound.

Which of the following is an example of a 'ph' digraph?

• This

• Thing

• Photo

• Thin

What sound does the 'ph' digraph make?

• A 'p' sound

• A 'f' sound

• A 'h' sound

• A 'ph' sound

Which of the following words contains the 'th' digraph with a soft sound?

• Photo

• Thing

• This

• That

How do you produce the soft 'th' sound?

• Close your mouth completely.

• Push air between your tongue and your teeth.

• Press your lips together.

• Blow air through your nose.

Which of the following words contains the 'th' digraph with a hard sound?

• This

• Photo

• Thing

• Thin