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eth’s Bath Digraphs: sh, th STEP 3About This Book Title: Beth’s Bath Step: 3 Word Count: 199 Skills in Focus: Digraphs: sh, th Tricky Words: both, look, need, now, says, plush, filthIdeas for Using this Book Before Reading: • Comprehension: Make predictions from looking at the front cover and at the pictures inside the book. • Accuracy: Practice the tricky words listed on Page 1. • Vocabulary: Talk about the meaning of the words plush and filth. • Phonemic Awareness: Look at the title. Help readers blend the sounds they see in Beth’s and Bath. Bring attention to the ‘th’ in each word. Explain that this is a digraph, two letters that make one sound when they are together. Say the words in the title again and tap out the sounds in Beth’s and Bath. Emphasize the ‘th’ and say it louder as you tap. Do the tapping again but say the ‘th’ quieter this time to emphasize it. Ask readers to watch for other ‘th’ digraphs in the story. During Reading: • Have the readers point under each word as they read it. • Decoding: If stuck on a word, help readers say each sound and blend it together smoothly. Help readers recognize a few examples of digraphs as they come up while reading. • Comprehension: Invite readers to add to or change their prediction from before reading. • Why does Beth like digging? • What does Dash like digging? • Where could the bath stuff be? After Reading: Discuss the book. Some ideas for questions: • Describe the characters in the story. • How does Beth feel when Dash digs in the mud? How do you know? • Why does Seth need a bath in the end?Text by Leanna Koch Educational content by Kristen Cowen Illustrated by Hye Won YiBeth and Dash see a path. 4Beth and Dash rush to the best spot on the grass. 5Beth digs a fresh plot for her plants. Beth has fun with plants. 6Dash just digs. Dash thinks mud is fun! 7Next >