Exploring Spelling Patterns: al, au, aw

The video tutorial explores different vowel patterns for spelling the 'aw' sound, including 'aw', 'au', 'gh', and 'al'. It explains the typical usage of 'au' at the beginning or middle of words, 'aw' at the end, and 'al' in the middle. Examples like 'talk', 'chalk', 'walk', 'August', and 'Auto' are provided to illustrate these patterns. The video also highlights the capitalization of 'August' as a proper noun.

Which vowel pattern is often used at the beginning or middle of a word?

• al

• au

• aw

• gh

What sound do the letters 'al' make in words like 'talk' and 'chalk'?

• al

• au

• aw

• ah

Which of the following words uses 'au' at the beginning?

• Fault

• Talk

• Walk

• August

What is the correct spelling for the 'aw' sound in the word 'launch'?

• lawnch

• launch

• lanch

• law

In which part of a word is 'aw' typically used?

• Anywhere

• End

• Middle

• Beginning

Why is the first letter of 'August' capitalized?

• It's a common noun

• It's a proper noun

• It's an adjective

• It's a verb

Which vowel pattern is used in the word 'draw'?

• aw

• gh

• au

• al