ESL Phonics Lessons: Consonant Digraphs (th)

This ESL phonics lesson features an extensive word list introducing students to the consonant digraph “th”, followed by several sentences that use this sound. This lesson is crafted to help students understand, recognize, and use the “th” digraph in their reading and writing. By participating in engaging activities, students will enhance their phonemic awareness, pronunciation, and overall reading fluency.

ESL Phonics: Lesson Objectives

• Identify Consonant Digraph “th”: Assist students in recognizing and accurately pronouncing words containing the “th” digraph.
• Improve Pronunciation: Practice correct pronunciation of both the voiced and voiceless “th” sounds.
• Enhance Reading and Writing Skills: Develop reading and writing abilities through the use of “th” digraph words in sentences.
• Increase Phonemic Awareness: Strengthen understanding of how the “th” digraph functions in various words.

Mastering consonant blends and digraphs is an essential step in learning English phonics for ESL students. Explore the resources ESL Phonics section at Stickyball.net to find worksheets, games, and more to support your phonics teaching journey.

The free ESL phonics lesson below introduces an extensive word list featuring words with the consonant digraph “th,” followed by several sentences that use many of these words and give students a chance to practice reading this consonant digraph in context. This ESL phonics lesson is available for free download, and you can download many more lesson like this in our textbook Phonics Monster: Consonant Blends and Digraphs.