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What are vowel teams?

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Vowel teams are combinations of two or more vowels that work together to create a single vowel sound in a word.

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Give an example of a word with a vowel team and explain its sound.

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The word 'team' contains the vowel team 'ea', which makes the long 'e' sound.

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What is the difference between a vowel team and a single vowel?

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A vowel team consists of two or more vowels that together produce one sound, while a single vowel is just one letter that represents a vowel sound.

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List three common vowel teams.

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1. ai (as in 'rain') 2. ea (as in 'bread') 3. oa (as in 'boat')

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What sound does the vowel team 'ou' typically make?

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The vowel team 'ou' usually makes the sound as in 'out' or 'cloud'.

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How does the vowel team 'ai' sound in the word 'rain'?

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In the word 'rain', the vowel team 'ai' makes a long 'a' sound.

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What is a diphthong?

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

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Provide an example of a diphthong and its usage in a word.

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The diphthong 'oi' as in 'boil' starts with the 'o' sound and glides into the 'i' sound.

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What is the role of vowel teams in spelling?

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Vowel teams help indicate how to pronounce words and can affect the spelling patterns of words.

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How can understanding vowel teams improve reading skills?

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Understanding vowel teams can help students decode words more effectively, improving their reading fluency.

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