Mastering Diphthong Spellings: ou vs. ow

This video tutorial explores the tricky spellings of the 'ow' diphthong, which can be spelled as either 'ou' or 'ow'. It provides general rules for determining the correct spelling based on the position of the sound in a word and whether it is followed by certain letters. The tutorial includes examples to illustrate these rules and discusses when learners are developmentally ready to understand these spelling patterns. Additionally, it offers resources for further practice and learning.

Where is 'OU' typically found in words?

• After an 's'

• Before an 'n' or 'l'

• At the beginning or middle

• Only at the end

What does the presence of 'OW' at the end of a word typically indicate?

• It is spelled as 'OE'

• It is spelled as 'OO'

• It is spelled as 'OW'

• It is spelled as 'OU'

In which word family does 'OW' come before 'n'?

• Own

• Owl

• Out

• Ouch

What follows the 'OW' sound in the word 'howl'?

• An 's'

• An 'n'

• An 'm'

• An 'l'

Which of the following is NOT a correct placement for 'OW'?

• Before an 'n' in 'down'

• Before an 'l' in 'howl'

• At the end of 'now'

• At the beginning of 'out'

What is the correct spelling for the word 'house'?

• House

• Hous

• Houw

• Hows

How is 'now' spelled with respect to the 'OW' sound?

• OU

• OW

• OO

• O

What resource is available for learners to look up tricky vowel spellings?

• Vowel spelling dictionary

• Online spelling checker

• Traditional dictionary

• None of the above

Which product helps with orthographic mapping of diphthongs?

• Vowelting puzzles

• Phonics games

• Spelling apps

• Grammar books

When is a learner developmentally ready to learn OU and OW?

• After mastering consonant sounds

• Before learning any vowel sounds

• After learning the most common long vowel teams

• Immediately upon starting school