ELA21.1.7c

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.7c

Decode words with digraphs, trigraphs, and combinations, including digraphs ck, sh, th, ch, wh, ph, ng, trigraphs tch and dge, and combination qu.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Digraphs, including ck, sh, th, ch, wh, ph, and ng.
  • Trigraphs, including tch and dge.
  • Combination qu.

Skills

  • Decode words with digraphs.
  • Decode words with trigraphs.
  • Decode words with combination qu.

Understanding

  • A digraph is a two-letter combination that represents a single phoneme in which neither letter makes its usual sound.
  • A trigraph is a three-letter combination that represents one phoneme.
  • In English words, q and u always occur together, and combination qu represents two sounds /k/ and /w/.

Vocabulary

  • Decode
  • Digraphs
  • Trigraphs
  • Combinations

COS Examples

Note: Some programs/experts call wh a combination, others call it a digraph. Use common language across the school/district.

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