There might be some confusion as to when to use which combination of letters for these sounds, but this is more a spelling issue than a reading one. For example, we now have 'ay', 'a-e' and 'ai' all standing for the same sound. The key for spelling is to practice the words regularly, so that they almost memorise the list of words containing each sound. Note - not the spellings, as that should be learnt phonetically of course, but just to help the pupil remember which words go in which family. Pin them up around the house - the bathroom is a good place, or by the meal table - somewhere can they be seen frequently. I like to give frequent tests, reading a list of words and asking the pupil to identify which sound family they belonged to. Another method is to ask the pupil to make up a story using as many words in the family as possible, and then illustrate it and even act it out if possible. This multi-sensory approach helps it all to 'stick' in the memory.
oa
Once more, the first letter is saying its name.
oa - Level 2
oak
road
soap
soak
float
goal
toad
coach
toast toasting
roast roasting
Another word that ends in 'f' that changes to 'v' before we add 'es' to make it pural:
loaf
loaves
Odd words for spelling:
In these words, the 'u' sounds like the 'oo' in 'book'. They are a little sound family of their own.
pull pulls pulled
full
push pushes pushed
oak
road
soap
soak
float
goal
toad
coach
toast toasting
roast roasting
Another word that ends in 'f' that changes to 'v' before we add 'es' to make it pural:
loaf
loaves
Odd words for spelling:
In these words, the 'u' sounds like the 'oo' in 'book'. They are a little sound family of their own.
pull pulls pulled
full
push pushes pushed
Jack steps into the water. He goes in up to his waist and then floats on his back. He kicks with his feet and makes a big splash. Frank arrives in time to get a soaking. Jack reaches for the side and stands up.
"You cannot swim like that," says Frank. "Look at me." Frank glides off up the pool again. But Jack pulls himself up on the side and waits for Frank to come back.
"You cannot swim like that," says Frank. "Look at me." Frank glides off up the pool again. But Jack pulls himself up on the side and waits for Frank to come back.
Sentences to practice reading and writing:
A big oak tree stands in the park.
The boat can float.
I have a little red boat.
A toad jumps in the pond.
What can you do?
I want toast for tea please.
I like my boat.
The goat is eating my hat.
We got on the coach to go to the sea-side.
Tim got the soap and had a good soak in the tub.
A big oak tree stands in the park.
The boat can float.
I have a little red boat.
A toad jumps in the pond.
What can you do?
I want toast for tea please.
I like my boat.
The goat is eating my hat.
We got on the coach to go to the sea-side.
Tim got the soap and had a good soak in the tub.