Understanding Diphthongs and Vowel Sounds

Mrs. Hayes introduces diphthongs, also called 'whiners', and explains their sounds. The lesson covers various diphthong sounds like OI, OY, AW, AU, EW, OO, OU, and OW, with practice exercises and exceptions. Students learn to recognize and pronounce these sounds in words, enhancing their reading skills.

What is another term Mrs. Hayes uses for diphthongs?

• Talkers

• Blenders

• Singers

• Whiners

What sound do the letters 'oi' make?

• Aw

• Oi

• Ow

• Oo

Which of the following pairs make the 'oi' sound?

• Ow and Ou

• Ew and Oo

• Aw and Au

• Oi and Oy

What sound do the letters 'aw' make?

• Aw

• Oi

• Ow

• Ew

Which of the following pairs make the 'aw' sound?

• Ew and Oo

• Ow and Ou

• Oi and Oy

• Aw and Au

What sound do the letters 'ew' make?

• Ow

• Ew

• Oi

• Aw

Which of the following pairs make the 'oo' sound?

• Oi and Oy

• Ew and Oo

• Ow and Ou

• Aw and Au

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

• Luke

• Loo

• Look

• Loke

Which word contains the 'oi' sound?

• Book

• Joy

• Show

• Cow

Which word contains the 'aw' sound?

• Crew

• Jaws

• Moon

• Coin