Diagraphs and Sounds
What letters and combinations make the sound /ā/
a, ai, a-e, ay
How do we mark silente "e"
We draw a line/dash on top of the vowel - WE cross off silent e. Last we scoop it and write V-E
How do we mark sentences?
We scoop them and draw and X to identify the trick words!
Spell the word:
???
teacher
What are our vowels?
A, E, I , O, U and sometimes Y
We normally find oe at the end of words. Where do we normally find the ow in words?
In the middle or end of the words
How do we mark glued sounds?
We draw a square around them!
Let's find the trick word!
I know that that is a childish habit.
Know
House
ou = double vowel and we only hear the u
silent e at the end!
What is the correct spelling:
besides
becids
bezides
besides
What letter combinations make the /ō/ sound?
o, o-e, ow, oa, oe
How to we mark a word that has two syllables?
We scoop it 2 times.
Let's Practice!
Mark the sentence!
Dave rode his bike to his house.
Dave / rode his bike / to his house.
House = Trick word
/ = End of the scoop
Spell the word:
???
two
What are the rules for the ai/ay sound?
ai - goes at the beginning/middle of a word.
ay - always goes at the end of words.
What diagraph can normally be found at the end of words?
ck
How do we mark double letters? (l, f, and s)
We mark them by drawing a star on top or at the bottom of the double letters.
Mark the sentence
His family is trying to find a large hotel in the city.
His family / is trying to find / a large hotel / in the city.
Trick words:
family
large
city
Why is this a trick word?
People
How to we mark a double vowel/syllable?
WE circle the double vowel/syllable
WE then scoop the word and mark a D to show double vowel.
There are two diagraphs that make a similar sound. They normally get confused. What are they?
Sh and Ch
We circle double votes, we draw a square around suffixes and glued sounds. How do we mark the Diagraphs?
WE underline them!
!!!!!!Bonus Question!!!!!
Worth: 500 points!
Fun Fact:
Which animal is known for being the fastest animal in the planet?
2 correct answers: To get points they have to say at least 1!
Land animal is the cheetah, and the peregrine falcon is the fastest bird!
There are 3 trick words in the following sentence, What are they?
I thought his painting of the school was great.
Trick words:
thought
school
great
Fun fact: For 500 points:
What is my favorite color?
My favorite color is:
_______