'a' changing to 'o'
We have already looked at some simple words in this family in earlier levels of the programme. Now we will study some more examples.
Remind your pupil of the rule:
Whenever you see the letter 'w' next to the letter 'a', make the 'a' say 'o' instead.
Remember, too, that 'qu' makes a 'kw' sound which changes 'a' to 'o' as well.
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.)
Remind your pupil of the rule:
Whenever you see the letter 'w' next to the letter 'a', make the 'a' say 'o' instead.
Remember, too, that 'qu' makes a 'kw' sound which changes 'a' to 'o' as well.
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.)
In these words, the wa is followed by 'r' so we have the sound 'or'.
ward
warden
wardrobe
quartet
quartz
quart
In these words 'a' simply says 'o'.
quad
qualify
quarry
quantity
quarantine
quandary
Look up/discuss any words that your pupil is unsure of.
ward
warden
wardrobe
quartet
quartz
quart
In these words 'a' simply says 'o'.
quad
qualify
quarry
quantity
quarantine
quandary
Look up/discuss any words that your pupil is unsure of.
Dictation
Paul's Quandary
Paul is in a quandary. He has been asked to play in a quartet. One of the players is ill and has had to drop out. The poor chap is stuck in a ward in the hospital. The problem is that he has a suspicion that the concert will be while he is in Paris. Should he go to Paris, or stay home to play in the quartet? He cannot find out the date of the concert until tonight, but he must book his ticket for Paris now. He had already begun to prepare to go away and had been taking clothes out of his wardrobe to put in his case.
It was indeed a tricky situation.
Paul had a good idea. He phoned his aunt to ask for her help.
"Oh, you must stay and play! I would not dream of letting you miss this wonderful opportunity. You can visit me next week!"
Teaching tips:
Paul's Quandary
Paul is in a quandary. He has been asked to play in a quartet. One of the players is ill and has had to drop out. The poor chap is stuck in a ward in the hospital. The problem is that he has a suspicion that the concert will be while he is in Paris. Should he go to Paris, or stay home to play in the quartet? He cannot find out the date of the concert until tonight, but he must book his ticket for Paris now. He had already begun to prepare to go away and had been taking clothes out of his wardrobe to put in his case.
It was indeed a tricky situation.
Paul had a good idea. He phoned his aunt to ask for her help.
"Oh, you must stay and play! I would not dream of letting you miss this wonderful opportunity. You can visit me next week!"
Teaching tips:
- Use the dictation as a means of assessing which pupils need more practice.
- Ensure proper use of the question mark.