Problem Overview:
The task involves identifying
digraphs and
blends in a list of words, underlining them, and then sorting the words into the correct categories: "Digraphs" and "Blends."
#### Definitions:
1.
Digraph: A combination of two letters that represent a single sound. Examples include "sh," "ch," "wh," etc.
2.
Blend: A group of consonants where each letter is pronounced separately. Examples include "gr," "pl," "str," etc.
List of Words:
- trap
- dust
- shed
- them
- much
- grin
- check
- whip
- duck
- chip
- skip
- hint
- plan
- flat
- whiz
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Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1. Identify Digraphs:
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Digraphs are two-letter combinations that make a single sound.
- Look for common digraphs like "sh," "ch," "wh," "th," etc.
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Words with Digraphs:
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shed: The digraph is "sh."
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much: The digraph is "ch."
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whip: The digraph is "wh."
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chip: The digraph is "ch."
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whiz: The digraph is "wh."
#### 2. Identify Blends:
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Blends are groups of consonants where each letter is pronounced separately.
- Look for common blends like "gr," "pl," "sk," "fl," etc.
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Words with Blends:
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trap: The blend is "tr."
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dust: The blend is "st."
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them: The blend is "th."
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grin: The blend is "gr."
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check: The blend is "ch."
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duck: The blend is "du."
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skip: The blend is "sk."
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hint: The blend is "hi."
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plan: The blend is "pl."
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flat: The blend is "fl."
#### 3. Underline the Digraphs or Blends:
For each word, underline the digraph or blend identified:
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Digraphs:
- shed:
shed
- much:
chuch
- whip:
whip
- chip:
chip
- whiz:
whiz
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Blends:
- trap:
trap
- dust: d
st
- them:
them
- grin:
grin
- check:
check
- duck:
duck
- skip:
skip
- hint:
hint
- plan:
plan
- flat:
flat
#### 4. Sort the Words:
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Digraphs Box: shed, much, whip, chip, whiz
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Blends Box: trap, dust, them, grin, check, duck, skip, hint, plan, flat
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Final Answer:
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Digraphs: shed, much, whip, chip, whiz
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Blends: trap, dust, them, grin, check, duck, skip, hint, plan, flat
$$
\boxed{
\text{Digraphs: shed, much, whip, chip, whiz} \\
\text{Blends: trap, dust, them, grin, check, duck, skip, hint, plan, flat}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of blend and digraph worksheet.