ou (u)
Here we meet some more words where 'ou' says /u/.
We start by revising the Level 3 words.
Study these words carefully. They will need much revision. Words with 'ou' are very variable as we have already seen. It may help to have your pupil compile lists as crib sheets to keep nearby for reference until the pupil is secure reading and spelling 'ou' words in their various kinds.
Help the pupil to chunk words where necessary. Say the word and listen for the natural breaks. They often come after the vowel sound. Remember - each chunk of a word must contain a vowel - or a vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
u
From Level 3
touch
young
country
trouble
double
cousin
New words
courage
encourage
encouragement
discourage
tambourine
nourish
flourish
We start by revising the Level 3 words.
Study these words carefully. They will need much revision. Words with 'ou' are very variable as we have already seen. It may help to have your pupil compile lists as crib sheets to keep nearby for reference until the pupil is secure reading and spelling 'ou' words in their various kinds.
Help the pupil to chunk words where necessary. Say the word and listen for the natural breaks. They often come after the vowel sound. Remember - each chunk of a word must contain a vowel - or a vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
u
From Level 3
touch
young
country
trouble
double
cousin
New words
courage
encourage
encouragement
discourage
tambourine
nourish
flourish
Dictation:
Paul had been encouraged to enter a competition. He had to play his trumpet in front of a large audience. He had wanted to enter last year but had not had the courage.
The day arrived, and it was Paul’s turn. He was very nervous. He was competing against many good players from around the country. The judges were all very good musicians. He felt sweaty. His fingers trembled. He started to play. His notes swelled upward, and he forgot his nerves as he enjoyed his music.
At the end of the competition, Paul was thrilled to find that he had come third. This was something he had not expected. It was a great encouragement to him.
Teaching tips:
Paul had been encouraged to enter a competition. He had to play his trumpet in front of a large audience. He had wanted to enter last year but had not had the courage.
The day arrived, and it was Paul’s turn. He was very nervous. He was competing against many good players from around the country. The judges were all very good musicians. He felt sweaty. His fingers trembled. He started to play. His notes swelled upward, and he forgot his nerves as he enjoyed his music.
At the end of the competition, Paul was thrilled to find that he had come third. This was something he had not expected. It was a great encouragement to him.
Teaching tips:
- Talk about paragraphs. We start with an introduction. We then talk about the competition (the action). Then we have the conclusion. Three short paragraphs, of at least three sentences each.
- Have your pupil write a short account of and event that has happened to them. Help them to construct an introduction, the 'action' and the conclusion.