Spell With Digraphs Worksheet With Answer

Description

I once had a student who knew ‘ship’ started with /sh/, but he wrote ‘S-I-P.’ He heard the sound but didn’t know two letters make it. This worksheet fills that gap. Kids must learn to encode digraphs—turning sounds into the right letters. This resource makes that step-by-step and builds real spelling skills.

Why Spelling Digraphs is the Ultimate Test of Phonics Knowledge

• Reinforces Sound-Blending: Spelling ‘wish’ means breaking it into sounds (/w/-/i/-/sh/) and choosing the right letters. This strengthens phonics skills.
• Prevents Common Mistakes: Practice with digraphs stops errors like ‘sip’ for ‘ship’ by making the two-letter sound clear and automatic.

We go beyond circle-the-digraph tasks. This worksheet builds confidence with structured practice.

• Instruction: “Look at the picture. Say the word. What digraph do you hear?”
• This activates prior knowledge and helps them isolate the sound.

Step 2: Complete the Word (Scaffolded Practice)

• Words are shown with a blank for the digraph (e.g., ___ ip for ‘ship’).
• They recall the sound and write the correct two-letter team. The support keeps focus on the target skill.

Step 3: Spell It All (Independent Application)

• The scaffolds are gone. New pictures are given with blank lines.
• Example: Picture of a fish → Spell it: _____.
• This proves they can spell the full word independently.

3 Teacher Tips for Best Results

1. Embrace “Sound It Out”: Have the child stretch the word slowly. “First sound? /ch/. Which two letters make it?” This makes learning active.
2. Create a Digraph Word Wall: Build a list of words grouped by digraph (all CH words together, etc.). This becomes a handy spelling tool.

Ready to Turn Digraph Recognition into Spelling Confidence?

This worksheet moves kids from just recognizing digraphs to spelling them with ease. It builds automatic skills so writing becomes easier and more creative.

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