Decoding 3 Phoneme Words with Consonant Digraphs

This video tutorial teaches how to decode 3 phoneme words with consonant digraphs. It explains that digraphs are combinations of two consonants that make one sound, like 'sh' or 'ch'. The tutorial guides viewers through the process of identifying, segmenting, and blending phonemes to form words. It includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning, emphasizing that digraphs can appear at different positions within words. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps involved in decoding words with consonant digraphs.

What is a consonant digraph?

• A single consonant making two sounds

• Two consonants making one sound

• A vowel and a consonant making one sound

• Two vowels making one sound

In the word 'shut', how many phonemes are there?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which of the following is an example of a consonant digraph?

• Ch

• Th

• Ph

• All of the above

When decoding a word, what is the first step?

• Locate the digraph

• Identify the vowel

• Segment each phoneme

• Blend the sounds together

If a word ends with 'ck', how many phonemes does it contribute?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three