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Welcome to Digraphs! – Special friends in the alphabet – What are digraphs? – Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to create a single sound. – Two letters, one sound – Like ‘ch’ in ‘chair’, ‘sh’ in ‘fish’, and ‘th’ in ‘thumb’. – Examples: ch, sh, th | This slide introduces the concept of digraphs to second graders. Digraphs are combinations of two letters that produce a single sound distinct from the sounds of each letter alone. Use examples that are familiar to the students, such as ‘ch’ in ‘cherry’, ‘sh’ in ‘shell’, and ‘th’ in ‘three’. Explain that these ‘special friends’ work together to help us read and write different words. Encourage the students to think of more words that contain these digraphs and to listen for the unique sounds they make. This will set the foundation for activities where they will practice identifying and using digraphs.

Meet CH, SH, and TH: Digraph Detectives – CH, SH, TH: Special sound teams – They team up to make unique sounds in words – CH sounds like a choo-choo train – Like ‘Ch-Ch-Choo!’ Think of a train chugging along – SH is the sound of silence – Whisper ‘Sh-Sh-Shh’ like you’re asking for quiet – TH is soft or hard in words – ‘Thumb’ is soft, ‘theater’ is a bold TH sound | This slide introduces second graders to the concept of digraphs, specifically CH, SH, and TH. These are combinations of letters that come together to make a single sound. Use familiar sounds and actions to help students remember each digraph. For CH, mimic a train’s sound and motion. For SH, put a finger to your lips and make the shushing sound. For TH, show the difference by comparing the soft TH in ‘thumb’ (where the tongue goes between the teeth) to the harder TH in ‘theater’ (voiced with the tongue at the teeth). Encourage students to practice these sounds and find words in their reading that contain these digraphs.

Exploring CH Digraphs – CH sound at the beginning – Words like ‘Chalk’ and ‘Chair’ start with the CH sound. – Examples: Chalk, Chair, Cheese – ‘Cheese’ is another example where CH makes the same sound. – Recognize CH in different words – Think of more CH words – Use your imagination to find other words with the CH sound. | This slide is aimed at helping second-grade students recognize and pronounce the ‘CH’ digraph correctly. Start by explaining that a digraph is two letters that make one sound. Show them how ‘CH’ sounds at the beginning of words like ‘Chalk,’ ‘Chair,’ and ‘Cheese.’ Ask the students to repeat the words after you to practice the sound. Then, encourage them to look around the classroom or think about their favorite things to come up with more words that start with the ‘CH’ sound. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of the digraph and improve their ability to recognize it in different words.

Digraph Discovery: The SH Sound – SH at the start: Ship, Shell – SH sounds like the quiet ‘shh’ we make – SH at the end: Fish – Notice how SH is used at the word’s end – SH makes the /ƒ/ sound – It’s like the sound in ‘hush’ or ‘push’ – Can you think of more SH words? | This slide introduces the digraph ‘SH’ and its sound /ƒ/, which can be found at the beginning or end of words. Start by explaining what a digraph is: two letters that make one sound. Show examples of words with the ‘SH’ sound at the beginning and end. Encourage the students to mimic the sound and identify the placement of ‘SH’ in each example. Then, ask the students to brainstorm other words that contain the ‘SH’ sound. This activity will help them recognize the ‘SH’ sound in different words and understand its use in spelling. Make sure to provide positive feedback and additional examples if students struggle to come up with words.

Exploring the TH Digraph – TH has two distinct sounds – Examples: Thumb (soft TH) – Like in ‘thumb’, a soft, quiet sound – Theater (hard TH) – As in ‘theater’, a more forceful sound – Moth (TH at the end) – Notice how ‘th’ sounds at the end of ‘moth’ | This slide is focused on teaching students about the digraph ‘TH’ and its two different sounds. Start by explaining what a digraph is: two letters that make one sound. Then, demonstrate the soft TH sound as in ‘thumb’ where the TH is gentle and quiet, and compare it to the hard TH sound as in ‘theater’ where the TH is more pronounced and forceful. Provide the example of ‘moth’ to show the TH sound at the end of a word. Encourage students to come up with their own examples of TH words and discuss the sounds they hear. This will help them recognize the digraph in different words and understand how its position can affect its sound.

Practice Time: Digraphs CH, SH, TH – Fill blanks with CH, SH, TH – Example: _ _ ip = SHip – Use SH for the sound as in ‘ship’ – Let’s complete words on board – We’ll write on the board as a class – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is for a class activity focused on practicing digraphs. Digraphs are two letters that make one sound. In this activity, students will apply their knowledge of the digraphs CH, SH, and TH to complete words. Start with an example, like ‘_ _ ip’ can be filled in as ‘SHip’ to demonstrate the sound SH makes. Then, invite students to the board to fill in the blanks for other words. This interactive activity helps reinforce their understanding of digraphs in a fun and engaging way. Prepare a list of words with missing digraphs for the students to complete, and consider turning this into a game where students earn points for correct answers.

Let’s Play a Digraph Matching Game! – Match pictures to digraphs: ch, sh, th – Look at the picture, does it start with ch, sh, or th? – Pronounce each word aloud – Saying the word helps you hear the digraph – Find the most digraph matches – Keep track of how many you get right – Enjoy learning with fun! | This interactive game is designed to help students recognize and practice digraph sounds. Provide a variety of pictures that represent words starting with or containing the ‘ch’, ‘sh’, and ‘th’ sounds. Encourage students to say the words out loud as they match them to the correct digraph to reinforce auditory learning. Keep the activity competitive yet friendly by challenging them to find the most correct matches. This will engage them in a fun way while they learn. Possible activities include matching cards, a digraph scavenger hunt, or a timed challenge to find and write down words from around the classroom that contain the target digraphs.

Class Activity: Digraph Detectives – Become a digraph detective – Find words with CH, SH, TH – Look for words in books, posters, labels – Record in your detective notebook – Share your findings with the class – Discuss the words you found and how you solved the cases | In this engaging class activity, students will search for words containing the digraphs CH, SH, and TH around the classroom. They can look in books, on posters, or any classroom labels. Once they find words, they should write them down in their ‘detective notebooks’. After the search, each student will have the opportunity to share their findings with the class, explaining how they identified the digraphs within the words. This activity not only reinforces their understanding of digraphs but also encourages observational skills and peer learning. Possible variations of the activity could include a timed challenge, working in pairs, or creating a classroom digraph word wall with the collected words.

Becoming Digraph Experts! – Congratulations on learning CH, SH, TH! – Digraphs: Two letters, one sound – ‘ch’ as in ‘chair’, ‘sh’ as in ‘ship’, ‘th’ as in ‘thumb’ – Practice makes perfect – You’re on your way to mastery! | This slide is a celebration of the students’ achievements in learning about the digraphs CH, SH, and TH. It’s important to reinforce the concept that digraphs are combinations of two letters that come together to make a single sound. Encourage the students to continue practicing these sounds in different words to become proficient. You can suggest fun activities like a digraph scavenger hunt or creating a digraph wall where students can add new words they encounter that include these digraphs. Celebrate their progress and remind them that with practice, they will become digraph experts!