Understanding Long and Short 'O' Sounds

The video tutorial teaches the different ways the letter 'O' can produce a long sound in words. It covers three main patterns: O consonant E, vowel team OA, and vowel team OW. Each pattern is explained with examples, and viewers are encouraged to practice blending words using these patterns. The tutorial aims to enhance phonics skills by focusing on the long O sound.

What sound does the letter 'O' make in the word 'octopus'?

• Long 'O'

• Short 'O'

• Silent 'O'

• No sound

In the word 'home', what role does the 'E' play?

• It is silent but makes 'O' long

• It is pronounced

• It shortens the 'O'

• It has no effect

Which of the following words uses the 'O' consonant 'E' pattern?

• Snow

• Home

• Road

• Foam

What is a vowel team?

• Two vowels together making one sound

• Two consonants together

• A vowel and a consonant

• A vowel followed by a silent letter

In the word 'boat', which vowel is silent?

• Neither is silent

• Both are silent

• A

• O

Which word contains the 'OA' vowel team?

• Road

• Snow

• Nose

• Joke

How does the 'OW' vowel team function in the word 'snow'?

• 'O' is silent

• 'W' is silent

• Both are pronounced

• Neither is silent

Which of these words uses the 'OW' vowel team?

• Foam

• Pillow

• Glow

• Toast

What is unique about the 'OW' vowel team compared to other vowel teams?

• It is always silent

• It makes a short 'O' sound

• It includes a consonant acting as a vowel

• It is always at the start of a word

Which word has the long 'O' sound in the middle?

• Rope

• Cone

• Snow

• Goal