English // Phonics & Word Reading

Consonant Digraphs

Read and spell words containing consonant digraphs and less common consonant spellings (ch, sh, th, ck, tch, ng, ph, wh, k for /k/)

Ages
4 to 7
Type
Method
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
2 topics
Standards
7 codes

Quick check

When the learner sees words like 'shop', 'chip', 'ring', or 'photo', can they spot that two letters together make one sound and read the whole word correctly?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Read words with consonant digraphs (e.g. 'shop', 'chip', 'that')
  • Identify the sound made by ph (/f/) and wh (/w/) in words
  • Spell words ending in -ck (e.g. 'duck') and -tch (e.g. 'match')

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

1 topic
  • Single Letter SoundsRequired

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 4 to 6

    Must know single letters before digraphs

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Consonant Digraphs

Ages 4 to 7 // Method

Leads to

2 topics
  • Alternative Spellings for Known SoundsRequired

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 6 to 8

    Must know consonant digraphs before learning alternative consonant GPCs

  • TrigraphsHelpful

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 5 to 6

    Extends digraph concept to three letters

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RF.1.3.a
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng_App1_Y1_02Eng_App1_Y1_05Eng_App1_Y1_10Eng_App1_Y1_11Eng_App1_Y1_51Eng_App1_Y1_52

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