English · Year 2 · Phonics and Word Knowledge · 3o Periodo
Exploring Vowel and Consonant Digraphs
Students investigate common spelling patterns, focusing on how two letters can work together to make a single sound.
ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 English Year 2: Language;Phonics and word knowledge;(AC9E2L05) understand how to use knowledge of letters and sounds including consonant and vowel digraphs and blending to read and write words.
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Students investigate common spelling patterns, focusing on how two letters can work together to make a single sound.
Key Questions
- How do two letters work together to make one sound?
- Can you identify words that share the same vowel digraph?
- How does knowing digraphs help us spell unfamiliar words?
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