Diphthongs: complete the word
Phonemic awareness, Phonemes, Graphemes, Diphthongs, Vowel blends, Phonics games, Blending and Segmenting, Decoding and Encoding, Early Reading, Blending words, Handwriting practice, ELA K-2, ELA 1st Grade, ELA 2nd Grade
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OVERVIEW
Two letters blended together can make a long vowel sound. These are sometimes called diphthongs.
Diphthong examples:
Oi and oy are different spellings that make the same vowel sound.
Ow and ou are different spellings that make the same vowel sound.
Download our Diphthongs Chart below.
Complete the words to match the pictures. Is the word missing oi or oy? Is the word missing ow or ou? How do you know which diphthong to choose? This activity has also been designed for handwriting practice.
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Phonics is the method that helps children build systematic connections between letters and sounds. Phonics has a better impact on children’s reading ability than any other type of reading program. It has also been shown to improve spelling, particularly among kindergarteners and first graders.
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