Step3_Lesson18_Diphthongs (_ou_, _ow_)

In Lesson 18 of 4 Step Phonics, students learn about diphthongs, specifically the 'ou' and 'ow' sounds. The lesson includes practice with words containing these sounds, followed by tests involving picture identification and fill-in-the-blank exercises. A story is read using the learned words, and comprehension is tested with true or false questions.

What is a diphthong?

• A single vowel sound

• A silent letter

• A combination of two different vowel sounds

• A consonant sound

Which word contains the 'ou' sound?

• Cloud

• Tree

• Cat

• Dog

Which word contains the 'ow' sound?

• Cow

• Sun

• Fish

• Bird

What is the correct word for the picture of a house?

• Mouth

• House

• Horse

• Mouse

Which word is associated with the picture of a cow?

• Crow

• Cow

• Owl

• Bow

What is the first letter in the word 'town'?

• H

• B

• C

• T

Which word completes the sentence: 'The brown ___ flies down from the tree'?

• Mouth

• Cloud

• Owl

• House

In the story, what is the cow doing in the house?

• Studying

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Playing

True or False: The owl is studying on the tree.

• False

• True

True or False: The cow counts to three.

• False

• True