Digraphs - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Phonics and Word Recognition
In the "Digraphs" lesson, part of the Foundational Reading Skills unit focusing on Phonics and Word Recognition, second-grade students will embark on a fascinating exploration of vowel digraphs. A vowel digraph consists of two vowels that together produce a single sound, such as "ow" in "snow" or "ew" in "new". Through engaging activities like the "OW and OU Words Worksheet," "EW Words Worksheet," and "Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet," students will learn to identify, read, and spell words containing these unique vowel combinations.
Understanding vowel digraphs is crucial for students because it enhances their ability to decode unfamiliar words, a skill fundamental to reading fluently and with comprehension. By mastering the spelling and pronunciation of words with vowel digraphs, learners will expand their vocabulary and improve their reading confidence. Additionally, the "Spell Words with Vowel Digraphs" activity will reinforce spelling rules and phonics principles, further supporting their reading and writing development. This lesson empowers students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the English language, laying a strong foundation for future reading success.
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Activity 1 / Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
When learning phonetics and the different phonetic sounds, your kids might find the entire thing a little confusing. First, they would need to learn and understand all the different sounds, and understand the short and long sounds as well. When it comes to vowel sounds, some sound alike. For example, the vowel digraph ou makes the same sound as the letters ow, as in cow. Read the words in this worksheet aloud to your students, and then help them check off the box next to the spelling of the word which matches the picture.
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Activity 2 / EW Words Worksheet
Build your child’s vocabulary while practicing the diphthong ew using this ew words worksheet, that challenges kids to choose between lookalike words!
Filled with joyful illustrations, your child will enjoy completing this tricky worksheet, all while building important reading and spelling skills along the way! -
Activity 3 / Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Help students remember that the letters au and aw can make the same sound with this digraph worksheet. Children read a sentence and pick the correct word to complete the sentence. Each answer choice has the digraph /au/ or /aw/. Students that understand digraphs decode words more easily and are more fluent readers. Save this printable for your reading and phonics classes.
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Activity 4 / Spell Words with Vowel Digraphs - Quiz
In this assessment, students will use their knowledge of spelling-sound correspondences to spell words with vowel digraphs.
