Consonant Digraphs | sh, ch, th, ph, wh | Two letters joined together gives one sound - Phonics
TLDRIn this educational video, Auntie Sandra introduces children to the concept of digraphs, which are pairs of letters that together produce a single sound. She focuses on five key digraphs: 'sh', 'ch', 'th', 'ph', and 'wh'. For each digraph, she provides examples of words that start with or contain the sound, such as 'shoes' for 'sh', 'chair' for 'ch', 'thumb' for the soft 'th', 'phone' for 'ph', and 'whistle' for 'wh'. The video is interactive, encouraging children to repeat the sounds and write the words, with a mix of music and engaging language to maintain interest. The goal is to help children recognize and pronounce these common letter combinations, improving their reading and spelling skills.
Takeaways
- π Digraph is a pair of letters that together make a single sound.
- π£ The first digraph discussed is 'sh', pronounced as in 'shoes'.
- βοΈ Words starting with 'sh' include 'sharp', 'ship', and 'shot'.
- π The second digraph is 'ch', pronounced as in 'chair'.
- π The 'ch' sound can also be pronounced as 'chu', as in 'chin' and 'chip'.
- π The third digraph is 'th', which has a soft sound as in 'thumb' and a hard sound as in 'this'.
- π The soft 'th' sound is pronounced differently from the hard 'th' sound.
- π The fourth digraph 'ph' is pronounced as 'f', as in 'phone'.
- π Words with 'ph' include 'photo', 'phonics', and 'phrase'.
- πΆ The fifth digraph 'wh' is pronounced as in 'whistle', with variations like 'what' and 'when'.
- π Encouragement is given for children to practice and applaud their efforts in learning digraphs.
Q & A
What is the topic of the video presented by Auntie Sandra?
-The video is about learning digraphs, which are two letters that together produce a single sound.
How many digraphs does Auntie Sandra plan to cover in the video?
-Auntie Sandra plans to cover five digraphs in the video.
What is the first digraph that Auntie Sandra discusses?
-The first digraph discussed is 'sh', which is made up of the letters 's' and 'h'.
Can you provide an example of a word that begins with the 'sh' digraph?
-An example of a word that begins with the 'sh' digraph is 'sharp'.
What is the second digraph Auntie Sandra discusses and what sound does it produce?
-The second digraph discussed is 'ch', and when the letters 'c' and 'h' are combined, they produce the 'ch' sound.
What are the different sounds that the 'th' digraph can produce?
-The 'th' digraph can produce a soft sound, as in 'thumb', and a hard sound, as in 'this'.
What is the third digraph that Auntie Sandra talks about and what sound does it make?
-The third digraph discussed is 'th', which can make a soft sound like in 'thumb' or a hard sound like in 'this'.
How does the 'ph' digraph sound when pronounced?
-The 'ph' digraph, made up of the letters 'p' and 'h', produces an 'f' sound, as in the word 'phone'.
What are some words that begin with the 'ph' digraph?
-Words that begin with the 'ph' digraph include 'photo', 'phonics', and 'phrase'.
What is the fourth digraph Auntie Sandra covers and what sound does it make?
-The fourth digraph covered is 'wh', which produces a sound as in 'whistle'.
What are some examples of words that start with the 'wh' digraph?
-Examples of words starting with the 'wh' digraph are 'what', 'when', and 'whistle'.
What does Auntie Sandra encourage the children to do after learning about digraphs?
-Auntie Sandra encourages the children to keep practicing the digraphs they have learned.
Outlines
π Introduction to Digraphs
Auntie Sandra introduces the concept of digraphs, which are two letters that together create a single sound. She focuses on five specific digraphs in this segment. The first digraph discussed is 'sh', as in 'shoes', and she encourages the pronunciation of 'shh'. She then lists other words starting with 'sh', such as 'sharp', 'ship', and 'shot'. The second digraph is 'ch', pronounced as in 'chair', and she illustrates this with words like 'chair', 'chin', and 'chip'. The third digraph is 'th', which has both a soft and hard sound. She explains the soft 'th' as in 'thumb' and contrasts it with the hard 'th' sound in words like 'this' and 'that'. The segment ends with a brief mention of the 'ph' digraph, as in 'phone', with examples including 'photo', 'phonics', and 'phrase'.
π Understanding 'Th' and 'Wh' Digraphs
This paragraph continues the exploration of digraphs with a focus on 'th' and 'wh'. It begins by reiterating the soft 'th' sound in words like 'thumb' and then distinguishes it from the hard 'th' sound, exemplified by 'this' and 'that'. The paragraph then introduces the 'ph' digraph, which produces an 'f' sound, and uses 'photo', 'phonics', and 'phrase' to demonstrate its usage. Finally, the 'wh' digraph is introduced with the pronunciation similar to 'wistle', and words like 'what' and 'when' are given as examples. The segment concludes with encouragement and a prompt for the children to applaud themselves for their efforts in learning about digraphs.
π Conclusion and Encouragement
In the concluding paragraph, Auntie Sandra commends the children for their great effort and encourages them to continue practicing the digraphs they've learned. She thanks the viewers for watching the video and looks forward to seeing them in the next session, indicating the end of the educational segment on digraphs.
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Keywords
π‘Digraphs
π‘Sound
π‘Letters
π‘Pronunciation
π‘Words
π‘Learning
π‘Teaching
π‘Practice
π‘Soft Sound
π‘Hard Sound
π‘Phonetics
π‘Educational Content
Highlights
Learning about digraphs, which are two letters that together produce a single sound.
Introduction to the 'sh' digraph, pronounced as in 'shoes'.
Practice words for the 'sh' digraph include 'sharp', 'ship', and 'shot'.
Exploring the 'ch' digraph, which has both a soft 'chu' sound as in 'chair' and a hard 'ch' sound.
Words featuring the 'ch' digraph include 'chair', 'chin', and 'chip'.
The 'th' digraph has a soft sound as in 'thumb' and a hard sound as in 'this'.
Words illustrating the soft 'th' sound include 'thumb' and 'thumb'.
Illustrating the hard 'th' sound with words like 'this' and 'that'.
The 'ph' digraph, which produces an 'f' sound as in 'phone'.
Practice words for the 'ph' digraph are 'photo', 'phonics', and 'phrase'.
The 'wh' digraph, pronounced as in 'whistle', with a 'w' and 'h' sound.
Words featuring the 'wh' digraph include 'what', 'when', and 'whistle'.
Interactive learning approach with children, encouraging active participation.
Emphasis on pronunciation practice and repetition for better understanding.
Use of music to make learning more engaging and memorable.
Encouragement and positive reinforcement used throughout the lesson.
The importance of continued practice highlighted for language acquisition.
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