Problem Description:
The task is to identify words that contain the digraph "th" and those that do not. A digraph is a pair of letters that represent a single sound in pronunciation. In this case, we are focusing on the "th" sound.
Images Provided:
The worksheet includes images representing the following words:
1. Chicken
2. Thumb
3. Tooth
4. Tree
5. Pillow
6. Three
7. Dolphin
8. Thread
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Words:
- Each image represents a word. We need to determine the word associated with each image.
- Image 1: Chicken
- Image 2: Thumb
- Image 3: Tooth
- Image 4: Tree
- Image 5: Pillow
- Image 6: Three
- Image 7: Dolphin
- Image 8: Thread
2.
Check for the Digraph "th":
- Look at each word and determine if it contains the digraph "th."
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Chicken: No "th"
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Thumb: Contains "th"
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Tooth: Contains "th"
-
Tree: No "th"
-
Pillow: No "th"
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Three: Contains "th"
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Dolphin: No "th"
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Thread: Contains "th"
3.
Categorize the Words:
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Words with "th": Thumb, Tooth, Three, Thread
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Words without "th": Chicken, Tree, Pillow, Dolphin
4.
Fill in the Worksheet:
- Place the words with "th" in the "th words" section.
- Place the words without "th" in the "not th words" section.
Final Answer:
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th words: Thumb, Tooth, Three, Thread
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not th words: Chicken, Tree, Pillow, Dolphin
Explanation:
This exercise helps students recognize the digraph "th" in words, which is an important phonics skill. By associating images with words and identifying the presence of "th," students can improve their reading and spelling abilities. The solution involves careful observation of each word and understanding the concept of digraphs.
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{
\text{th words: Thumb, Tooth, Three, Thread} \\
\text{not th words: Chicken, Tree, Pillow, Dolphin}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of th worksheets.