A consonant digraph is when two consonants work together to make one sound. The sound is different from the sound each letter makes by itself.
When you see two consonants together, check if they make a new sound instead of their usual sounds.
Words can begin with, end with, or include consonant digraphs. Blending the digraph sound with the rest of the word helps us read smoothly.
Blend the digraph sound as one unit, not as two separate letters. For example, “sh” is one sound, not “s” and “h.”
After blending digraphs in words, we can read whole sentences with digraphs. This helps us practice fluency and understanding.
Read the sentence slowly, then try again more smoothly. Remember, digraphs stay together as one sound.