Exploring Consonant Digraphs: kn, gn, and wr

In this video, Ashley introduces consonant digraphs, which occur when two or more consonants combine to form a new sound. The video covers specific digraphs such as KN, GN, and WR, explaining how they function and providing examples like 'knot', 'gnome', and 'write'. Viewers are encouraged to practice these digraphs by listing words and using online games and quizzes. The video emphasizes understanding silent letters and their role in forming new sounds.

What should you do if you haven't learned consonant sounds or blends yet?

• Continue watching the video

• Start practicing digraphs immediately

• Go back and watch the videos on consonant sounds and blends first

• Skip to the end of the video

What is a digraph?

• A single consonant sound

• A silent letter

• A vowel sound

• A combination of two or more consonants that make a new sound

Which sound does the digraph KN make?

• M

• KN

• N

• K

In the word 'gnome', which letter is silent?

• G

• N

• O

• M

What sound does the digraph WR make?

• R

• W

• WR

• None

What should you do after listing words with digraphs?

• Forget about them

• Use them to practice reading and writing

• Only read them

• Only write them