Understanding 'ch' and 'tch' Patterns

The video tutorial explains the patterns of English, focusing on the digraph CH and trigraph TCH. It clarifies common misconceptions about their pronunciation and provides exercises to understand tongue placement. The video outlines when to use CH and TCH in words, emphasizing that TCH is used after short vowels. The tutorial aims to help teachers improve students' reading and spelling skills.

Why is it important to teach the patterns of English?

• To enhance students' artistic abilities

• To make students fluent in multiple languages

• To improve students' decoding and spelling skills

• To help students become better at math

What is a digraph?

• Two letters that make one sound

• Three letters that make two sounds

• A letter that is silent

• A single letter that makes two sounds

What is the common misconception about the 'tch' sound?

• It is only used in the middle of words

• It includes a 't' sound

• It is silent

• It is pronounced as 'sh'

Where does the tongue go when pronouncing the 'ch' sound?

• To the top of the mouth

• To the bottom of the mouth

• To the back of the throat

• To the front of the teeth

In the word 'hitch', where does the tongue stay?

• At the top of the mouth

• At the front of the teeth

• At the bottom of the mouth

• At the back of the throat

When should 'tch' be used in spelling?

• At the beginning of words

• After a long vowel

• After a short vowel at the end of words

• In the middle of words

Where is 'ch' commonly used in words?

• Only at the beginning of words

• Only at the end of words

• At both the beginning and end of words

• In the middle of words

Which of the following words uses 'tch' correctly?

• Chop

• Catch

• Chin

• Much

What is the pattern for using 'tch' at the end of a word?

• After a long vowel

• After a short vowel

• After a consonant

• After a diphthong

What type of syllables are associated with 'tch' usage?

• Open syllables

• Silent syllables

• Closed syllables

• Stressed syllables