Identifying Vowel Teams in Words

This video tutorial on four-minute phonics explains the use of vowel teams OU and OW in spelling. It outlines the patterns for using these vowel teams, such as using OU in the middle of words and OW at the end. The video provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand and apply these rules. It concludes with encouragement for independent practice.

What sound do the vowel teams 'ou' and 'ow' make?

• ah

• oo

• ee

• ow

When is 'ou' typically used in a word?

• In the middle of a word

• At the end of a word

• Before the letter 'n'

• At the beginning of a word

When is 'ow' typically used in a word?

• At the end of a word

• Before the letter 'd'

• Before the letter 'l'

• In the middle of a word

Which vowel team is used in the word 'cow'?

• ou

• ow

• oo

• oa

Which vowel team is used in the word 'shout'?

• ou

• ow

• oo

• oa

Which vowel team is used in the word 'down'?

• oo

• ou

• oa

• ow

Which vowel team is used in the word 'sound'?

• ou

• oo

• ow

• oa

Which vowel team is used in the word 'frown'?

• oa

• oo

• ow

• ou

Which vowel team is used in the word 'cloud'?

• oa

• oo

• ow

• ou

Which vowel team is used in the word 'plow'?

• ow

• ou

• oa

• oo