Exploring Consonant Digraphs: sh, ch, wh, th

The video introduces consonant digraphs, which are pairs of letters representing a single sound. It uses a story about Mr. H and his four girlfriends to explain the sounds of SH, CH, WH, and TH. Each girlfriend represents a different digraph sound, and the story provides memorable examples for each. The video concludes with a summary of the digraphs and their sounds.

What is a digraph?

• A single letter representing two sounds

• Two letters representing a single sound

• A single letter representing a single sound

• Two letters representing two sounds

Which of the following is NOT one of the four common digraphs covered in the video?

• PH

• CH

• WH

• SH

What sound do Mr. H and Miss S make together?

• Sh

• Wh

• Th

• Ch

Where did Mr. H and Miss S like to go together?

• The park

• The mall

• The library

• The beach

What sound do Mr. H and Miss C make together?

• Th

• Wh

• Sh

• Ch

Why did Mr. H and Miss C catch a cold?

• They went to the library

• They walked barefoot in the rain

• They went to the beach

• They stayed indoors

What sound do Mr. H and Miss W make together?

• Wh

• Sh

• Ch

• Th

Who did most of the talking when Mr. H and Miss W were together?

• Miss C

• Mr. H

• Miss S

• Miss W

What sound do Mr. H and Miss T make when they meet quietly?

• Sh

• Voiced Th

• Unvoiced Th

• Ch

What is the difference between the unvoiced and voiced TH sounds?

• The speed of the sound

• The use of voice while blowing air

• The length of the sound

• The position of the tongue