Digraphs th, wh and ph
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 4: Consonant Digraphs · Lesson 2
Also known as: th wh ph digraphs
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Lesson questions (15)
- Which sound do you see in the word "elephant"?
Answer: ph - Complete the word "when": __en
Answer: wh - Which word has the "th" sound?
Answer: thin - Which word has the "ph" sound?
Answer: phone - Which sound do you see in the word "white"?
Answer: wh - Complete the word "three": __ree
Answer: th - Complete the word "whale": __ale
Answer: wh - Complete the word "bath": ba__
Answer: th - Complete the word "what": __at
Answer: wh - Which sound do you see in the word "that"?
Answer: th - Complete the word "dolphin": dol__in
Answer: ph - Complete the word "thin": __in
Answer: th - Complete the word "phone": __one
Answer: ph - Complete the word "photo": __oto
Answer: ph - Which word has the "wh" sound?
Answer: when
About this lesson
“Digraphs th, wh and ph” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 4: Consonant Digraphs) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which sound do you see in the word "elephant"?” and “Complete the word "when": __en”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: ph · wh · thin · phone · th · when
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What sound does th make?
The tongue is placed between the teeth: thin and this.
What sound does ph make?
ph is pronounced /f/, as in elephant and phone. Example: The elephant has a phone.
What sound does wh make?
wh is usually pronounced /w/, as in when and what. Example: What time is it? When do we go?
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.