Exploring the AU Vowel Team Sounds

This video tutorial focuses on teaching the unique sound made by the letters 'AU' in words. Unlike typical vowel teams, 'AU' creates a distinct sound similar to the expression of seeing something cute. The tutorial includes reading and spelling exercises to help learners recognize and use this sound in words like 'launch', 'sauce', and 'fault'. The video guides students through both reading and spelling practices, encouraging them to apply what they've learned independently.

What sound do the letters 'AU' make in this lesson?

• A long 'o' sound

• A long 'a' sound

• A short 'u' sound

• A new sound 'ah'

Which word contains the 'AU' sound as taught in this lesson?

• Fish

• Cat

• Launch

• Dog

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'sauce'?

• sah-se

• suh-se

• sow-se

• sah-oo-se

How do you pronounce the word 'Paul'?

• Pah-l

• Puh-ool

• Paw-l

• Pah-ool

Which of the following words has the 'AU' sound?

• Taught

• Tide

• Tight

• Tote

What letters do you use to spell the sound 'ah' in the word 'aunt'?

• NT

• U

• AU

• A

What is the correct spelling of the word 'fault'?

• F-A-U-T

• F-A-U-L-T

• F-A-L-T

• F-A-L-T

How do you spell the word 'hall'?

• H-A-L

• H-A-U-L

• H-A-L-L

• H-A-U

What is the correct spelling of the word 'cause'?

• C-A-U-S

• C-A-U-S-E

• C-A-S

• C-A-S-E

How do you spell the word 'vault'?

• V-A-L-T

• V-A-U-T

• V-A-U-L-T

• V-A-L-T