Lesson 49
Digraphs Review 1
Reading and spelling words with digraphs
This is a review lesson. For additional instruction and Word Lists for each concept, see Lessons 44-48.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
Initial
r s
sp spl spr
cr pr
Middle
a
e
i
u
Final
nt st
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New Concept
Today we review the consonant digraphs CK, SH, TH, and CH.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
A consonant digraph is when two consonants come together to make one sound. Today we will review the consonant digraphs CK, SH, TH, and CH. ck /k/: The consonant digraph CK spells /k/ at the end of a word after a short vowel, like in the word . sh /sh/: The consonant digraph SH spells the /sh/ sound, like at the beginning of the word . SH can come at the beginning or end of a word. th /th/, /th/: The consonant digraph TH spells two sounds. The unvoiced TH spells /th/ like at the beginning of the word . The unvoiced /th/ can come at the beginning or end of a word. The voiced TH spells /th/ like at the beginning of the word . Voiced /th/ can only come at the beginning of a word. ch /ch/: The consonant digraph CH spells /ch/ like at the beginning of the word . CH can come at the beginning or end of a word.
Digraphs Review
CK, SH, TH, and CH are all consonant digraphs where two letters come together to make one sound.
How our mouth moves
Refer to sound wall while reviewing concepts.
Sound wall
Refer to the picture card for each digraph on the consonant grid. Add grapheme cards if not already displayed. Practice letter formation, as needed.
Open the digital sound wall →