ow (saying oe)
Now we learn another alternative pronunciation. We have already met /ow/ saying /ow/ as in cow. We now learn to say /oe/ as in grow.
We do not need a new flashcard, but as for other alternative pronunciations, ask the pupil to say both sounds. So /ow/ says /ow/ (for cow) and /o-e/.
If when attempting to read these words the pupil uses /ow/ for cow, do not worry; let him/her continue and see if s/he can self him/herself. If not gently remind the pupil that it has another sound and can they remember what it is?
Notice how in most of these words, the /ow/ comes at the end of the word, except for words ending with 'own' (known). This can be of some help when remembering how to spell a word with the /ow/ sound.
Meaning too plays a role: consider tow and toe. Always discuss meanings with your child as you work together.
Teaching Notes:
Show the pupil how to add /ing/ to the doing words (verbs): blowing; snowing; showing; growing; throwing; knowing, before doing the dictation.
Talk about outside being two words joined together before the dictation.
Revise /o-e/ words this week, as well as words in the /Vowels saying their name/ list that contain the /o-e/ sound: old/cold/most/post OR after the dictation ask the pupil to identify all the words with an /o-e/ sound and say to which family they belong: ow (o-e): snowing, yellow, window, throws, snowball; o-e: nose; Long /o-e/ sound: cold.
Note any areas of weakness and revise as necessary. This may only be as simple as reading the relevant word lists daily for a few days, and then test again.
Talk about the difference between: now and know. Give practice in usage.
Now we learn another alternative pronunciation. We have already met /ow/ saying /ow/ as in cow. We now learn to say /oe/ as in grow.
We do not need a new flashcard, but as for other alternative pronunciations, ask the pupil to say both sounds. So /ow/ says /ow/ (for cow) and /o-e/.
If when attempting to read these words the pupil uses /ow/ for cow, do not worry; let him/her continue and see if s/he can self him/herself. If not gently remind the pupil that it has another sound and can they remember what it is?
Notice how in most of these words, the /ow/ comes at the end of the word, except for words ending with 'own' (known). This can be of some help when remembering how to spell a word with the /ow/ sound.
Meaning too plays a role: consider tow and toe. Always discuss meanings with your child as you work together.
Teaching Notes:
Show the pupil how to add /ing/ to the doing words (verbs): blowing; snowing; showing; growing; throwing; knowing, before doing the dictation.
Talk about outside being two words joined together before the dictation.
Revise /o-e/ words this week, as well as words in the /Vowels saying their name/ list that contain the /o-e/ sound: old/cold/most/post OR after the dictation ask the pupil to identify all the words with an /o-e/ sound and say to which family they belong: ow (o-e): snowing, yellow, window, throws, snowball; o-e: nose; Long /o-e/ sound: cold.
Note any areas of weakness and revise as necessary. This may only be as simple as reading the relevant word lists daily for a few days, and then test again.
Talk about the difference between: now and know. Give practice in usage.
Level 1 low blow slow snow show grow throw window yellow know |
More words to read tow row mow elbow follow borrow below tomorrow known |
Odd Words for reading and spelling:
grey Liken to they
grey Liken to they
Dictation: Revise Long Vowels:
It is September. It is a dry day and Tom is trying to paint the wall in the yard. It is a very tall wall. I cannot paint it myself, thinks Tom. I will ask Bill if he will be kind and help me.
It is September. It is a dry day and Tom is trying to paint the wall in the yard. It is a very tall wall. I cannot paint it myself, thinks Tom. I will ask Bill if he will be kind and help me.
Sentences to practice reading
April is the time of year when the plants all start to grow again after the winter. The snow is over. The weeds are not slow to grow too! The lawn must be mowed again. There are so many jobs to do in the garden and on the farm.
'Can I have some soil of my own to grow plants in?' Sam asks Dad.
'Yes, both you and Pam can have a patch of ground," says Dad.
They both start to plant their seeds.
April is the time of year when the plants all start to grow again after the winter. The snow is over. The weeds are not slow to grow too! The lawn must be mowed again. There are so many jobs to do in the garden and on the farm.
'Can I have some soil of my own to grow plants in?' Sam asks Dad.
'Yes, both you and Pam can have a patch of ground," says Dad.
They both start to plant their seeds.
Read the Bible
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6: 9-11
Help your child with the word 'earth'. 'ear' are saying 'er'.
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6: 9-11
Help your child with the word 'earth'. 'ear' are saying 'er'.