Grade 3 Phonics th-, -th and wh Flashcards (teacher made) - Free Printable

The image you provided is a set of flashcards designed to teach phonics, specifically focusing on words that contain the "th" sound. The task appears to be identifying and categorizing words based on their pronunciation of the "th" sound.

Observation:

- The cards are divided into two categories based on how the "th" sound is pronounced:
1. Voiced "th" (as in "this"): The sound is softer and voiced.
2. Unvoiced "th" (as in "thin"): The sound is harder and unvoiced.

Solution:

Let's categorize the words based on their pronunciation:

#### Voiced "th" (softer, voiced sound):
- think
- thirsty
- month
- teeth
- brother

#### Unvoiced "th" (harder, unvoiced sound):
- thank
- froth
- whip
- wheat
- thorn
- thirty

Explanation:

1. Voiced "th":
- Words like "think," "thirsty," "month," "teeth," and "brother" have a softer, voiced "th" sound. When you say these words, your vocal cords vibrate as you pronounce the "th."

2. Unvoiced "th":
- Words like "thank," "froth," "whip," "wheat," "thorn," and "thirty" have a harder, unvoiced "th" sound. When you say these words, your vocal cords do not vibrate as you pronounce the "th."

Final Answer:

- Voiced "th": think, thirsty, month, teeth, brother
- Unvoiced "th": thank, froth, whip, wheat, thorn, thirty

This categorization helps learners understand the difference between the two pronunciations of the "th" sound, which is an essential part of English phonetics.