Understanding Digraphs and Their Sounds

Bruce guides students through the word sort process, focusing on digraphs, which are combinations of letters representing specific speech sounds. He explains various digraphs like CH, SH, CK, and WH, highlighting their sounds. The lesson also covers the TH digraph, demonstrating the difference between its quiet and noisy sounds through a hands-on activity.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Bruce?

• Grammar rules

• Vowel sounds

• Sentence structure

• Digraphs

What is the purpose of the word sort activity?

• To improve spelling

• To understand digraphs

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice grammar

What is the key concept of the lesson?

• Syllables

• Consonants

• Digraphs

• Vowels

What are digraphs?

• Sentences with complex structures

• Words with multiple meanings

• Combinations of letters representing sounds

• Single letters representing sounds

Which digraph sounds like 'CH'?

• SH

• WH

• CH

• CK

What sound does the SH digraph make?

• CK

• CH

• SH

• WH

Which digraph is represented by the sound 'CK'?

• CK

• SH

• WH

• CH

How many sounds can the WH digraph represent?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is one of the sounds represented by the WH digraph?

• SH

• CK

• CH

• WH

What is the other sound that some people use for the WH digraph?

• A louder sound

• A softer sound

• A windier sound

• A quieter sound