Get 3 pdf worksheets focused on digraphs Sh, Ch and Th for focused phonics digraph practice. There are 24 decodable sentences to match with bright pictures to confirm meaning, all while building fluency and comprehension!
Common Digraphs: Sh, Ch and Th
What are Digraphs?
Digraphs are two letters that come together to form one new sound.
The most commonly used consonant digraphs, and therefore the ones we teach first, are sh, ch and th.
Young readers need to practice decoding sentences that include these digraphs. We’re sharing 24 decodable digraph sentences as a simple and meaningful way to promote focused phonics skills practice.
? Note: The digraphs are underlined here for your convenience. Use them for sentence dictation, or print our free read & match digraph worksheets below!
Digraph Sh Sentences
| The shell had a crab in it. |
| The trash is in the sand. |
| I can wish for fish. |
| The fish has shells. |
Additional digraph sh challenging ones for high fliers.
- She shopped for shoes.
- The shark swims swiftly.
- Shelly shares her snacks.
- The ship sailed in the sea.
- The shell shines in the sun.
- Shy Shawn shouts, “Shh!”
- The sheep shivers in the shade.
- Shane shapes a shiny shell.
- Sharon brushes her shiny hair.
- The chef cooks with shrimp
Digraph Ch Sentences
| We had such fun on the bench. |
| She has fish and chips. |
| He can chop the log. |
| Can you check the chimp? |
Additional challenging ones for high fliers.
Certainly, here are some short sentences featuring the digraph “ch”:
- The chick chirps cheerfully.
- Chad chops carrots carefully.
- The cheese is creamy and cheddar.
- The children chase the chickens.
- Chuck chooses chocolate chips.
- The coach cheers for the team.
- The church bells chime charmingly.
- Chris checks his watch constantly.
- The chair is comfy and cushioned.
- The chimney channels smoke clearly.
Digraph Th Sentences
| That thing is sloth. |
| I run on the path with Beth. |
| This is the red moth. |
| He is in the bath. |
Additional digraph th challenging ones for high fliers.
Certainly, here are some short sentences featuring the “th” sound:
- The thin cat sits on the mat.
- The three birds fly through the sky.
- This is the path to the park.
- The thirsty dog drinks from the dish.
- That thing on the table is a book.
- The bath is filled with warm water.
- They thank the chef for the meal.
- The moth flies toward the light.
- With a thumb, he lifts the lid.
- The mother hugs her child tightly.
Read & Match Digraph Worksheets
The worksheets are designed to practice decoding skills AND support comprehension.
All 24 sentences follow predictable VC patterns (vowel/consonant) and include common high-frequency words.
How to use them with students:
- We want students to first read the sentences without relying on picture support.
- Children underline or highlight the words with digraphs and then read the sentence.
- Children now read the sentences again, looking for a picture that matches the meaning of the sentence. The pictures are used to encourage self-monitoring. If they don’t find a picture that matches, then they should re-read the sentence again or ask for help.
- Students now read the sentences aloud to the teacher or their reading partner.
ℹ️ Tips & Info
Age Group: These worksheets are perfect for first grade students as they learn digraphs and begin taking off in their reading skills!
Children need to have the skills required to complete this activity. The ability to read sentences takes more stamina than reading isolated words! They should have a strong grasp on all letter sounds from a-z, the ability to blend CVC words with three phonemes, and a good sight word bank including common High-Frequency Words.
In addition to the worksheets, you will also get a 5 star sentence check list for students.
Also, make sure to check out our online educational games here.
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