The first four words are tricky words. The others contain the split digraph a_e.
What is a split digraph
A split digraph also contains two letters (a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e) but they are split between a consonant. The split digraph works by using an ‘e’ after the initial vowel to change the sound of the vowel. With a split digraph, mad becomes made. Note the change in the sound of the first vowel from a hard sound to a longer softer sound, this is because of the ‘e’.
- called
- looked
- asked
- could
- made
- came
Below is an extra activity to try at home in homework books. Children write the word correctly and then put it into a sentence.
snake The snake is green.
