-TH Digraph (voiced) - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Digraphs
In this Phonics unit on digraphs, specifically focusing on the voiced "th" digraph, first-grade students will embark on an engaging learning journey. They will delve into understanding the "th" digraph, which occurs when the letters 't' and 'h' come together to produce a unique sound, as in words like "that," "this," and "there." Recognizing and correctly pronouncing this digraph is crucial for developing accurate reading and enunciation skills.
Through the dynamic activities such as the "Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet," students will sharpen their ability to identify when the "th" sound is missing from words, enhancing their spelling and reading comprehension. The "/th/ Sound Worksheet" further reinforces this learning by focusing on the sound's pronunciation and application, fostering a deeper phonemic awareness.
Mastering the voiced "th" digraph is vital because it is prevalent in the English language, appearing in numerous commonly used words. This foundational skill sets the stage for fluent reading and effective communication, laying the groundwork for future academic success in language arts and beyond. Engaging with these activities, students not only learn a critical element of the English phonetic system but also build confidence in their reading and writing abilities.
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Activity 1 / Digraph "th"
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Activity 2 / Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
The «th» digraph makes up one of the most common sounds in words, and can be located at the beginning, middle, or end of words! Practice this tricky phonics phoneme using this colorful worksheet from Kids Academy! Just look at the word parts complete with blanks where missing letters should be. They all are missing the same digraph! Help little learners find the th digraph at the bottom and check it to complete the sheet!
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Activity 3 / The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Phonetics and the many different phonetic sounds can be confusing to your students. Help them get rid of some of that confusion with this simple but educative worksheet. The /th/ sound comes in two variants; the voiced, and unvoiced. The voiced /th/ sound is found in words like ‘mother’. Ask your child to say this word aloud. Now, look at the pictures in the downloadable pdf with your students. Ask them to say the name of each picture. Help them check the one that has a voiced /th/ sound, like found in ‘mother’.
