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Digraph Story Adventure

Digraph Discovery: TH and WH

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and decode words with th and wh digraphs

2

Comprehend a simple story using digraph words

3

Connect reading to God's love for communication

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:20

“Haven't I written to you excellent things of counsel and knowledge,”

— Proverbs 22:20 (WEB)

Celebrating the joy of learning and reading God's words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Decodable book with th and wh digraphs
  • Digraph word cards
  • Colored markers
  • Listening mat
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a cozy reading circle. Remind them how God loves when we learn to read His wonderful words.

💭 Review Question: What special letter sounds have we learned this week?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll read a special story with our new digraph sounds 'th' and 'wh'!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Listen for words starting with th and wh
  • Watch how these special letter sounds work together
  • Think about how God helps us learn
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sound does 'th' make?
  • Can you find a 'wh' word in the story?
3Activity: Digraph Detective Story Time (5 min)
read-aloud

Read decodable book, pausing to highlight th and wh words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read story smoothly
  2. Point to th and wh words
  3. Let children repeat special words
  4. Ask comprehension questions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Highlight digraph words before reading

Challenge: Have children mark digraph words in their own copy

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our reading adventure and thank God for helping us learn!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite th word?
  • What was your favorite wh word?
  • What did you learn in our story?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn to read and understand Your wonderful words. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting sounds in reading!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:20

“Haven't I written to you excellent things of counsel and knowledge,”

— Proverbs 22:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions for 'written', 'excellent', and 'knowledge'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Digraphs are two letters that make one sound, critical for early reading skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle, patient practice
  • Make reading fun and pressure-free
  • Celebrate every small reading success
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing th and wh sounds, blending letters smoothly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify and sound out th and wh words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a digraph word hunt at home
  • Draw pictures of th and wh words
  • Play 'I Spy' with digraph words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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