OO Vowel Teams

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What are vowel teams?

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Vowel teams are two vowels that work together to make one sound in a word.

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What sound does 'oo' make in 'moon'?

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In 'moon', 'oo' makes a long 'oo' sound.

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What sound does 'oo' make in 'book'?

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In 'book', 'oo' makes a short 'u' sound.

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Give an example of a word with the 'oo' vowel team.

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An example is 'food'.

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What is the difference between 'oo' in 'look' and 'oo' in 'pool'?

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In 'look', 'oo' makes a short 'u' sound, while in 'pool', 'oo' makes a long 'oo' sound.

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What is a common rule for vowel teams?

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Vowel teams usually make one sound together.

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Can 'oo' be at the beginning of a word?

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No, 'oo' typically appears in the middle or at the end of words.

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What is an example of 'oo' at the end of a word?

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An example is 'kangaroo'.

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What is a word that has 'oo' in the middle?

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An example is 'school'.

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What does 'oo' stand for in phonics?

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In phonics, 'oo' represents a vowel team that can make different sounds.