2.2 Spelling Diphthongs

2.2 Spelling Diphthongs

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English

4th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RF.4.3A, RF.2.3A, RF.2.3B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What sound does the diphthong 'ou' represent?

Back

The diphthong 'ou' represents a sound that can be heard in words like 'scout', 'sour', and 'coward'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three words that contain the 'ou' diphthong.

Back

scout, sour, coward.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the 'ou' sound pronounced in the word 'ouch'?

Back

In 'ouch', the 'ou' is pronounced as a diphthong that sounds like 'ow'.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a diphthong and a monophthong?

Back

A diphthong involves a glide from one vowel sound to another, while a monophthong is a single, pure vowel sound.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.3B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a word with the 'ou' sound that is not a diphthong.

Back

The word 'you' can be considered a monophthong in some dialects, but it is often treated as a diphthong.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.L.K.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of diphthongs in English pronunciation?

Back

Diphthongs add variety and complexity to English pronunciation, affecting the rhythm and flow of speech.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.3D

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