Sounds and Letters · Term 1
Exploring Consonant Blends and Digraphs
Students will learn to recognize and pronounce common consonant blends (e.g., bl, st) and digraphs (e.g., sh, ch).
Key Questions
- Explain how consonant blends are different from individual consonant sounds.
- Construct words that include specific consonant blends or digraphs.
- Analyze how digraphs create a single new sound from two letters.
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9EFLA10
Year: Foundation
Subject: English
Unit: Sounds and Letters
Period: Term 1
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