Interactive Diphthongs: ow, ou, aw, oi, oy
Grade 4 English/Language Arts Interactive Spelling Lesson 45 minutes
Learning Objectives - I Can Statements
I can identify diphthongs ow, ou, aw, oi, oy in words I can spell words containing these diphthong patterns I can use diphthong words correctly in sentences I can distinguish between different diphthong sounds
What are Diphthongs? (I Do - Teacher Modeling)
Two vowels that work together to make one sound The sound glides from one vowel to another Examples: cow (ow), house (ou), saw (aw) Your mouth moves as you say the sound
Diphthong Patterns and Examples
{"left":"OW: cow, how, now, brown, down\nOU: house, mouse, shout, cloud, round\nAW: saw, draw, claw, hawk, lawn","right":"OI: coin, boil, soil, point, voice\nOY: boy, toy, joy, royal, enjoy"}
Sound Sort Challenge (We Do - Guided Practice)
Listen to each word I say Hold up the correct diphthong card (ow, ou, aw, oi, oy) Work with your table partner Ready? Let's practice together!
Quick Check: Which Diphthong?
Look at this word: GROWL Which diphthong pattern do you see? Turn and tell your partner Be ready to explain your thinking!
Independent Practice - Diphthong Detective (You Do)
Find 3 words with each diphthong pattern in your reading passage Write them in your spelling journal Circle the diphthong in each word Challenge: Write a sentence using one word from each pattern
Exit Ticket - Show What You Know!
Write one word for each diphthong pattern Circle the diphthong letters in each word Choose your best word and use it in a sentence Rate your confidence: 1-4 stars