Lesson 1: Analyzing Digraph Sound Patterns
Linked Online Resource 1: Let's Learn DIGRAPHS
Description/Rationale 1:
The video “Let’s Learn DIGRAPHS” by Growing Primary introduces students to common consonant digraphs such as ch, sh, th, wh, and ck and explains that a digraph occurs when two letters work together to make one sound. The video provides clear expectations and examples of words that contain these digraphs to help students recognize the sound patterns when reading and spelling. This resource is shared with families so they can better understand the phonics concept their child is learning and reinforce it at home. Parents should watch the video with their child and pause to discuss the examples, encouraging their child to repeat the digraph sounds and identify the two letters that create the sound in each word. They can also ask their child to think of additional words that contain the same digraph to further support the lesson objective.
Lesson 2: Constructing and Applying Digraph Knowledge
Linked Online Resource 2: https://www.kizphonics.com/phonics/digraph-ch-phonics-game/
Description/Rationale 2:
This interactive phonics game on KizPhonics helps children practice recognizing the ch digraph in words. During the activity, students look at pictures and word options and select the word that correctly matches the image and contains the /ch/ sound. This resource supports the lesson objective by giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of digraph sounds while identifying words that contain the target digraph sound. Parents can have their child play the game and encourage them to say the digraph sound aloud when selecting the correct word. They can also ask their child to think of additional words that contain the ch digraph to further reinforce the phonics skill being practiced in the lesson.
Lesson 3: Evaluating and Reflecting on Digraph Mastery
Linked Online Resource 3: https://halfpintkids.com/online-materials/lbs7b6/
Description/Rationale 3:
The digital decodable book “The Wish” helps early readers practice reading words with the sh digraph. In the story, characters search for a special item and repeat many words that contain the /sh/ sound, such as wish, ship, and fish. Decodable texts are designed to give students practice reading phonics patterns they have already learned so they can apply those skills in connected text. Parents can read the story with their child and encourage them to identify the sh digraph in the words as they read. They can also ask their child to say the sound of the digraph and point out other words in the story that contain the same sound to reinforce the phonics skills practiced in the lesson.