Diphthongs: Two Vowels, One Sound!
Grade 3 English Learning to spell special vowel teams
Day 1: I Can Statement
I can identify diphthongs in words I can spell words with diphthongs I can hear the special vowel sounds
What is a Diphthong?
Two vowels that work together They make one special sound The sound changes as you say it Examples: oi, ou, oy, ow
I Do: Teacher Shows Examples
Watch and listen as I spell 'boil' Notice the 'oi' sound Watch and listen as I spell 'loud' Notice the 'ou' sound
Listen for the Sound Change
In 'coin' - hear the 'oi' glide In 'cloud' - hear the 'ou' glide In 'toy' - hear the 'oy' glide In 'owl' - hear the 'ow' glide
We Do: Fill in the Missing Sounds
b___l (boil) cl___d (cloud) t___ (toy) n___se (noise) sh___t (shout)
Quick Check: Can You Hear It?
Which words have diphthongs? cat, coin, dog, loud, pen, toy
You Do: Independent Practice
Circle words with diphthongs on your worksheet Write two diphthong words in your journal Raise your hand if you need help
Day 2: I Can Statement
I can write sentences using diphthong words I can spell diphthongs correctly in my writing I can share my sentences with others
I Do: Writing with Diphthongs
Watch me write: 'The loud cloud is full of noise.' See how I use three diphthong words Notice the spelling patterns
We Do: Partner Sentences
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Celebration of Learning!
You can identify diphthongs in words! You can spell diphthong words correctly! You can write sentences with diphthongs! Keep practicing with new words you find!