Unit 2: Vowel Digraphs
Outcomes
- Students will learn the different types of vowel digraphs and the sounds that they make.
- Students will apply vowel digraphs rules when spelling and reading fluently.
| Activity | Purpose | Materials | Notes |
| Digraph introduction | Introduce the term “digraph.” The students will learn about A, E, and I digraphs. | Digraph Intro | *Add to Word Journal |
| Vowel digraph fluency passage | Repeated readings are crucial to fluency development. Use the passage to practice reading fluently. | Vowel digraph fluency passage | *Add WPM to Word Journal
**This activity is referenced in the “Vowel digraph introduction” presentation. |
| Vowel digraph practice | This interactive worksheet allows students to brainstorm and apply knowledge while working with a partner | Vowel digraph interactive worksheet | *Make sure to check students’ work before they switch papers.
**Alternatively, you could add more boxes and project; tell students to add a specific number of pictures, and then discuss the words as a class. |
| Unit 2 Spelling List | This list focuses on vowel digraphs A, E, I | Unit 2 spelling list | |
| Unit 2 Spelling List Practice | This list focuses on vowel digraphs A, E, I | Unit 2 practice worksheet | |
| Vowel digraph review video | This is a basic, easy to understand video. Sometimes, it is helpful for students to hear other people explain concepts to them! | Digraph review video | *Especially useful for remote or online classes |
| Vowel digraphs, part 2 | Review of digraphs with introduction to the O and U digraphs | Vowel digraph presentation, part 2 | *Add to Word Journal |
| Vowel digraph fluency passage 2 | Repeated readings are crucial to fluency development. Use the passage to practice reading fluently. | Vowel digraph fluency passage 2 | *Add WPM to Word Journal
**This activity is referenced in the “Vowel digraph, part 2” presentation. |
| Vowel digraph sort | This sort can be completed as a whole class, in groups, or independently. | Vowel digraph sort | |
| Digraph application | Students will write a basic, cohesive paragraph which shows their ability to identify, read, and use vowel digraphs, | Vowel digraph application |
