Variant "O" Sound Spelling Patterns
Grade 3 English Language Arts Learning the /ɔː/ sound 15-minute lesson
I Can Statements
I can identify words with the variant vowel sound /ɔː/ I can spell words with 'aw,' 'au,' and 'al' patterns I can use these words correctly in sentences I can explain the sound pattern to others
Listen and Identify
Listen to these words: lawn - walk - thought hall - cause - water What sound do you hear? Raise your hand when you notice the pattern!
Three Spelling Patterns
{"left":"AW words: lawn, claw, draw, saw\nAU words: cause, sauce, haunt, taught","right":"AL words: walk, talk, hall, call"}
We Do: Word Sorting
Work together to sort these words: thought, draw, autumn, small Which pattern does each word use? Let's sound them out together!
Quick Check
Which spelling pattern would you use for these words? • The dog will ____ down the street (walk) • I need to ____ the picture (draw) • What ____ the problem? (caused)
You Do: Independent Practice
Write these 6 words correctly: lawn, walk, thought, hall, cause, water Choose one word to use in a sentence Check your spelling using the patterns we learned!
Success Criteria Check
✓ Can you pronounce the /ɔː/ sound correctly? ✓ Can you spell words with aw, au, and al patterns? ✓ Can you use these words in sentences? ✓ Can you explain the pattern to a friend?