The diphthong /ou/ letter combinations ow and ou are reliable in terms of pronunciation. They make the /ow/ sound as in cow and pout. The /ow/ sound is reliably spelled in these two ways, so in this case, exceptions do not need to be taught. Both ow and ou are fairly easy for children to recognize at this level.

Jul 5, 2018 · In this post, I offer a free oa and ow reading passage. The story is about a cub that wants to roam in the Savannah’s of Africa by himself. However, his mom is concerned that he’s not big enough to roam the land without guidance. Thus, she convinces him to stay close and to practice roaring instead. Here’s the oa and ow reading passage ...

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Apr 6, 2023 · This 2-page short story reinforces the /OW/ and /OU/ sound words with humour and rhythm. The resource has been devised to promote active listening and participation: students can tap or clap to the beat as the pace and excitement build.

You will receive a half-page story with 7 short answer comprehension questions. When I use this activity with my students, they read the story to themselves first. Then they reread the story and they highlight the focus words as they read.

A fun and engaging lesson to review the ou/ow diphthong. The students read clues and make predictions about what happened to their teacher.

Feb 21, 2024 · Vowel diphthongs, specifically ou and ow, can be tricky for early learners. BUT, breaking down words into phonemes and focusing on the diphthong can prove meaningful. Our guide for this adventure is the mentor text, “Cowboy Sam and those Confounded Secrets.”

Apr 6, 2013 · Mouse Cow: Diphthongs ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ making the sound /au/ will be learned in this funny story. This phonics story focuses on reading words and sentences with the diphthongs ‘ ou ’ and ‘ ow ’.

Time to read aloud to explore the ‘ow’ sound! This phoneme spotter story, The Brown Owl, explores some of the graphemes that make the ‘ow’ (as in ‘cow’) sound. These include the digraphs ‘ow’ and ‘ou’. Provide the students with a copy of …

This resource is a phonics-based reading passage with comprehension style questions. Students read the passage independently and then answer comprehension questions that encourage them to think carefully, reread and locate information within the text. Print for students individually or use plastic sleeves with whiteboard markers.