Understanding Digraphs and Tapping Words

The video tutorial introduces unit three of Foundations, focusing on learning trick words and digraphs. It begins with an overview of materials needed, followed by teaching the trick words 'as' and 'has'. The lesson includes echo practice for letters and sounds, and introduces digraphs, explaining how they form single sounds. Students practice identifying and underlining digraphs in words.

What materials are needed for today's lesson?

• Notebook and a blue pen

• Markers and a sketchbook

• Index cards and a red crayon

• Colored pencils and a ruler

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To solve math problems

• To write a story

• To identify and read trick words and digraphs

• To draw a picture

What sound does the 's' in 'as' make?

• S sound

• Z sound

• T sound

• F sound

How is the word 'as' commonly used in sentences?

• As a verb

• In similes

• As a noun

• In questions

What is the trick word introduced after 'as'?

• Was

• Is

• Can

• Has

What sound does the 's' in 'has' make?

• F sound

• S sound

• Z sound

• T sound

What should you do when you see a trick word in a sentence?

• Highlight it

• Circle it with a red crayon

• Underline it

• Ignore it

What does Echo the owl signify in the lesson?

• To take a break

• To draw a picture

• To repeat after the teacher

• To write down notes

What is a digraph?

• A single letter

• A punctuation mark

• A vowel sound

• Two consonants that make one sound

How many sounds does a digraph make?

• No sound

• One sound

• Two sounds

• Three sounds