📘 Digraph wh · Lesson · Grade 1

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A digraph is two letters that make one new sound. The letters w and h together make the /w/ sound at the beginning of words like whale. Many question words start with wh: what, when, where, why, which.

Look and say. Read each word. Listen for the highlighted letters.

whale
wheel
whistle
wheat

Try it.

Trace each wh word. Circle the wh.

why
what
when
which
Next: Practise it on the Digraph wh practice sheet.
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This Grade 1 lesson sheet teaches digraph wh in three steps: a clear rule (“Learn it”), picture words to say together (“Look and say”) and a short guided activity (“Try it”). Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach digraph wh?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. A digraph is two letters that make one new sound. The letters w and h together make the /w/ sound at the beginning of words like whale. Many question words start with wh: what, when, where, why, which.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

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