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Consonant Digraph Cards

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🎯 Consonant Digraph Word Cards

Instructions: Cut along the dotted lines to create word cards for your Digraph Hunt activity.

CH Digraph Words

chair
church
choose
much
lunch
teacher
beach
chocolate

SH Digraph Words

shop
sheep
finish
wash
fresh
shadow
fishing
mushroom

TH Digraph Words

think
three
mother
path
brother
birthday
feather
breathe

NG Digraph Words

sing
ring
strong
finger
angry
language
hanging
bringing

WH Digraph Words

where
when
white
whale
whisper
wheel
whistle
somewhere

🎮 Digraph Hunt Game Instructions

Materials Needed:

• Word cards (from above) • Digraph sound cards (CH, SH, TH, NG, WH) • Timer • Whiteboard

Game Setup (30 students):

1. Divide class into 6 groups of 5 students each

2. Give each group one set of digraph sound cards

3. Teacher holds the word cards

How to Play:

Step 1: Teacher displays or reads a word card aloud

Step 2: Groups discuss and identify the digraph (30 seconds)

Step 3: Groups hold up the correct digraph card

Step 4: Teacher models continuous blending of the word

Step 5: All students repeat the word using continuous blending

Scoring:

• 2 points for correct digraph identification

• 1 bonus point for perfect group blending

• Challenge words with multiple digraphs = 3 points

Game Variations:

Speed Round: 15 seconds per word

Silent Hunt: Students write the digraph instead of showing cards

Reverse Hunt: Show digraph card, groups find matching words

📋 Word Sorting Activity & Reflection

Sorting Mat Layout:
CH
/tʃ/
SH
/ʃ/
TH
/θ/ or /ð/
NG
/ŋ/
WH
/ʍ/ or /f/
Digital Resource Options:

• Use online sorting tools or interactive whiteboards

• Create digital drag-and-drop activities

• Record students reading their sorted words for assessment

Reflection Prompts:
1. Which digraph was easiest for you to identify? Why? ________________________________
2. Name one challenging word you sorted today: ________________________________
3. How does continuous blending help you read digraph words? ________________________________
4. Write three new words with digraphs that weren't on the cards: ________________________________
Extension Activity:

Create your own "Digraph Detective" story using at least 8 words with different consonant digraphs. Underline each digraph you use!

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