Exploring Digraphs: ch, sh, ph, th & wh

This video tutorial introduces digraphs, which are pairs of letters that create a single sound. It explains common digraphs like SH, CH, PH, TH, and WH, providing examples of each. The tutorial also discusses where digraphs can appear in words, such as at the beginning, middle, or end. A review section summarizes the sounds associated with each digraph.

What is a digraph?

• Two letters making two sounds

• Two letters making one sound

• A single letter making one sound

• A single letter making two sounds

What sound does the digraph SH make?

• S

• H

• Shoe

• Shh

Which digraph makes the sound like 'cheese'?

• SH

• CH

• TH

• PH

What sound does the digraph PH make?

• P

• H

• F

• Phone

Which digraph makes the sound like 'thumb'?

• CH

• SH

• PH

• TH

What sound does the digraph WH make?

• Wheel

• H

• Wah

• W

In the word 'whale', where is the digraph WH located?

• Middle

• End

• Beginning

• Not present

Which digraph is at the beginning of the word 'thunder'?

• SH

• CH

• TH

• WH

In the word 'bench', which digraph is at the end?

• CH

• SH

• TH

• PH

Which digraph is in the middle of the word 'dolphin'?

• SH

• PH

• TH

• CH