The video tutorial introduces third graders to the concept of variant vowel O, which involves groups of letters that produce the same short 'o' sound, despite not using the letter 'o'. The lesson covers various letter patterns such as 'aw', 'au', 'augh', and 'al', providing examples for each. Students are guided through a spelling list and engage in a sorting game to reinforce their understanding of these patterns. The lesson concludes with a review of the key concepts and a fun activity to apply their learning.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Learning about consonant blends

• Understanding variant vowel O

• Exploring long vowel sounds

• Studying silent letters

What sound do all the variant vowel patterns discussed make?

• oo

• ah

• ai

• ee

What is the sound made by the variant vowel patterns discussed?

• ee

• ah

• oo

• ai

Which of the following is NOT a variant vowel pattern for the 'ah' sound?

• al

• ee

• au

• aw

In which word does the letter 'a' make the 'ah' sound?

• Cat

• Water

• Bat

• Hat

Which word uses the 'aw' pattern to make the 'ah' sound?

• Dog

• Fish

• Cat

• Lawn

Which word is an example of the 'aw' pattern?

• Fish

• Draw

• Dog

• Cat

Which word is an example of the 'aw' pattern?

• Draw

• Cat

• Dog

• Fish

What is the 'ah' sound in the word 'pause' spelled with?

• al

• au

• augh

• aw

Which word is an example of the 'au' pattern?

• Pause

• Cat

• Fish

• Dog