Identifying Diphthongs in Words

Mrs. Gillman introduces and reviews diphthongs, focusing on OW, OU, OY, and OI. She explains how OW can make different sounds and introduces new diphthongs OY and OI, providing rules for their usage in words. The video includes practice exercises and concludes with additional activities for students to reinforce their learning.

What sound can the diphthong 'OW' make in different contexts?

• Only 'ow' as in cow

• Only 'o' as in mow

• Both 'ow' and 'o'

• Neither 'ow' nor 'o'

Which diphthong is used in the word 'cowboy'?

• OW

• OY

• OI

• OU

Where is 'OI' most commonly found in a word?

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

• Not used in words

Which diphthong is typically found at the end of words like 'toy'?

• OI

• OY

• OU

• OW

In the word 'poison', which diphthong is used?

• OY

• OU

• OW

• OI

What diphthong completes the word 'foil'?

• OI

• OW

• OY

• OU

Which diphthong is used in the word 'south'?

• OY

• OU

• OW

• OI

What diphthong is used in the word 'bow' when it means to bend forward?

• OI

• OW

• OY

• OU

Which diphthong is used in the word 'coin'?

• OU

• OY

• OW

• OI

In the word 'royal', which diphthong is used?

• OY

• OI

• OU

• OW