Digraph Sentences Worksheets (6 Free Printables)

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Get 6 FREE pdf worksheets focused on digraphs Sh, Th, Ch, Wh, and Ck for focused phonics digraph practice. There are 36 decodable sentences to match with bright pictures to confirm meaning, all while building fluency AND comprehension!

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Common Digraphs: Sh, Ch, Th, Wh, Ck

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, th, wh, and ck.

Young readers need to practice decoding sentences that include these digraphs. We’re sharing 36 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 worksheets below!

Digraph Sh Sentences

• The sh ell had a crab in it.
• Jo sh likes to sh op with ca sh .
• Sh e is in a ru sh and did a mad da sh .
• The tra sh is in the sh ed.
• I can wi sh for a fi sh .
• Ti sh has a ra sh on her sh in.

👉 Get our free & printable SH worksheets and our tips for How to Teach sh!

Digraph Ch Sentences

• We had su ch fun on the ben ch .
• Ch ad has a big ch in.
• Do not ch ug the cup of milk.
• Ri ch had a ch at with Ch ip.
• Can you ch eck on the ch imp?
• Ch op the log up into little ch ips.

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Digraph Th Sentences

• Th at th ing is a slo th .
• I run on the pa th with Be th .
• When I do ma th , I must th ink!
• Mom said to the twins, “Bo th of you get in the ba th !”
• Th ey see a mo th that is red.
• Se th is tall and th in.

Digraph Ck

• A du ck can qua ck .
• Ri ck and Jill had a bla ck cat.
• Ja ck can ki ck the ball.
• Mom tells me to lo ck the ba ck door.
• Qui ck ! Pi ck up the sa ck .
• Go on the de ck to see a flo ck of birds.

👉 Remember to teach the spelling rule for digraph CK! “Long Spelling Right After Short Vowel.”

Digraph Wh

• I like to play wh ack a mole.
• I got a wh iff of lunch. Yum!
• Do not wh ine when you fall!
• Did you see the wh ale when it swam?
• Wh ich twin is wh ich?
• Jess can use a wh isk to wh ip the butter.

Mixed Digraph Sentences

• Wh y are you in su ch a ru sh ?
• Ri ch and Ri ck go on a sh ip.
• Look at th at bla ck mo th on th e sh ed.
• Th e lun ch sh op sh ut down.
• I got a wh iff of the tra sh . Yu ck !
• Wh en did sh e get all th at ca sh ?

Read & Match Digraph Worksheets

The worksheets are designed to practice decoding skills AND support comprehension.

All 36 sentences follow predictable VC patterns (vowel/consonant) and include common high-frequency words.

These printables are designed to ensure that children are practicing reading for meaning. They also allow kids to practice reading fluency.

How to use them with students:

1. Begin by creasing the paper and folding the pictures underneath. We want students to first read the sentences without relying on picture support.
2. Children underline the words with digraphs and then read the sentence.
3. After reading each sentence one time, kids unfold the paper to reveal the pictures.
4. 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.
5. Once they have read through each sentence and confirmed by finding a matching picture, they can now cut out the pictures.
6. Children should re-read each sentence again and place the matching picture in the box next to the sentence. At this point, children will have read each digraph sentence three times!
7. Students now read the sentences aloud to the teacher. If they can read the sentences and I can see that the pictures match the sentences, they are given the green light to glue!

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.
• Grab your scissors and a glue stick! If you print in black and white, then have your students to color in the pictures for extra fun!

Related Resources

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Note: The sentences and clipart have been updated to reflect best practices since original publishing.