Understanding the 'TH' Sound

In this video, Abby introduces a phonics lesson focusing on the digraph 'TH'. She explains that a digraph consists of two letters making one sound. The lesson emphasizes the 'TH' sound, encouraging students to practice with words like 'think', 'moth', 'sloth', and 'cloth'. Abby guides students through blending sounds and encourages them to continue practicing to gain confidence in recognizing and using the 'TH' sound in reading.

What is a digraph?

• A single letter making two sounds

• Two letters making one sound

• A sound made by three letters

• A silent letter in a word

Which letters form the digraph discussed in the video?

• C and H

• T and H

• S and H

• P and H

Why are 'T' and 'H' called special friends?

• They are silent in words

• They make two different sounds

• They are always at the start of a word

• They sit next to each other and make one sound

What permission does the teacher give when making the 'TH' sound?

• To clap hands

• To stick your tongue out

• To whisper the sound

• To jump up and down

What is the teacher's reaction to the students making the 'TH' sound?

• Disappointed

• Pleased

• Indifferent

• Confused

Which of the following words contains the 'TH' sound?

• Dog

• Cat

• Think

• Run

What is the correct order of sounds in the word 'moth'?

• M-O-T

• M-O-T-H

• M-A-T-H

• M-A-T

What is the first example word given for the 'TH' sound?

• Moth

• Cloth

• Sloth

• Think

Which word is used as an example for blending sounds?

• Path

• Math

• Bath

• Cloth

Which of these is NOT a word with the 'TH' sound?

• Cloth

• Moth

• Cat

• Sloth