Consonant Digraphs
Read and spell words containing consonant digraphs and less common consonant spellings (ch, sh, th, ck, tch, ng, ph, wh, k for /k/)
Suggested ages 4–7
Evidence of understanding
- Read words with consonant digraphs (e.g. 'shop', 'chip', 'that')
- Identify the sound made by ph (/f/) and wh (/w/) in words
- Spell words ending in -ck (e.g. 'duck') and -tch (e.g. 'match')
Assessment prompt
When Consonant Digraphs sees words like 'shop', 'chip', 'ring', or 'photo', can they spot that two letters together make one sound and read the whole word correctly?
Standards alignment
RF.1.3.a
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
Revision: Consonant digraphs
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Revision: Adjacent consonants
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
-tch
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Sound /v/ at end of words
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
New consonant spellings ph and wh
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Using k for the /k/ sound
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1