Decoding Two-Syllable Words with Vowel Teams

Mrs. Springer introduces vowel team syllables, explaining various vowel combinations and their sounds. She provides examples of decoding words using these vowel teams, such as 'crawfish' and 'charcoal'. The video concludes with a brief introduction to mixing different syllable types.

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

• Practicing spelling rules

• Decoding two-syllable words with vowel teams

• Learning about consonant blends

• Understanding sentence structure

Which vowel team says the 'A' sound?

• AI and AY

• EE and EI

• OU and OW

• AU and AW

What sound does the vowel team 'EE' make?

• A

• E

• U

• O

Which vowel team can sometimes say 'I' instead of 'E'?

• AU

• OU

• IE

• AI

What sound do 'OI' and 'OY' make?

• OU

• OI

• E

• A

Which vowel team can say 'OW' as in 'cow'?

• OW

• OU

• EE

• AI

What sound do 'AU' and 'AW' make?

• AU

• A

• E

• O

In the word 'crawfish', which vowel team is used?

• OU

• EE

• AI

• AW

What is the base word in 'scapegoat'?

• scape and goat

• scapegoat

• goat

• scape

What is the purpose of the silent 'E' in 'scapegoat'?

• To make the 'E' silent

• To make the 'O' say its name

• To make the 'A' say its name

• To make the 'G' silent