Lesson 1: Analyzing Digraph Sound Patterns
Learning Objective 1: Students will analyze and categorize spoken and written words containing consonant digraphs (wh, sh, th, ch, ck) by correctly sorting at least 8 out of 10 words according to their sound patterns and explaining the reasoning for their classifications.
Linked Online Resource 1: https://wordwall.net/resource/6529459
Activity Description: The Digraph Whack a Mole activity on Wordwall is an interactive phonics game used to help students practice identifying digraphs. In the game, moles pop up on the screen with different words on them. Students must quickly click or tap the moles that contain digraphs, while avoiding moles that show words that do not contain any digraphs.. Each correct selection earns points, and incorrect choices may reduce points or time. The fast pace encourages students to focus on recognizing the digraph sound and spelling pattern while actively participating in the review. This activity can be used with the whole class on a smartboard or individually on students' devices to reinforce phonics/digraph skills.
Lesson 2: Constructing and Applying Digraph Knowledge
Learning Objective 2: Students will construct four original decodable words containing consonant digraphs (wh, sh, th, ch, ck) and demonstrate accurate decoding by reading each word aloud and explaining how the digraph influences the pronunciation of the word.
Linked Online Resource 2: https://www.tinytap.com/activities/gesa/play/the-digraph-game?srsltid=AfmBOoqWhPyWPBhFvilGW2Olh6mr1C0WQNMdwQfQrbZo6acbecLyuKN3
Activity Description: The Digraph Game on TinyTap is an interactive phonics activity that helps students practice identifying common digraphs such as sh, ch, th, and wh. During the game, students are shown pictures and several letter combinations on the screen. Students must look at the picture and select the digraph that represents the beginning sound of the word. For example, if a picture of a whale appears, students would tap “wh”. After selecting an answer, the game provides immediate feedback and then moves to the next question. This activity helps students connect digraph sounds with letters and images while actively practicing their phonics skills.
Lesson 3: Evaluating and Reflecting on Digraph Mastery
Learning Objective 3: Students will design and explain a strategy for decoding words that contain consonant digraphs by demonstrating the strategy on two digraph words and explaining how the strategy helps them determine the correct pronunciation.
Linked Online Resource 3: https://www.kizphonics.com/phonics/digraph-ch-phonics-game/
Activity Description: The Wordwall Digraph Completion Game is an interactive phonics activity that helps students practice identifying and spelling words with common digraphs such as sh, ch, th, wh, and ck. During this game, students see words with a missing letter combination. Several options are provided, and students must choose the correct letters to complete the word. For example, students may see “__in” and must select “ch” to form the word “chin”. After a choice is made, the game provides immediate feedback and moves to the next word. This activity helps students recognize common sound patterns and apply them to correctly complete words.