Long 'O' Spelling Patterns

This video tutorial covers the frequent spelling patterns for long o words, sourced from Unit 1, Activity 2a of a spelling and word skills practice book. It guides students through identifying long o words, counting vowels, and understanding various spelling patterns such as oa, ow, and silent e. The video also addresses exceptions to these rules and encourages students to practice by writing and identifying words with these patterns. Students are tasked with adding their findings to a class chart.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Short 'o' words

• Frequent spelling patterns for long 'o' words

• Grammar rules

• Mathematics

Which sentence was used to identify long 'o' words?

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• I know I can go rope an old goat.

How many vowels are in the word 'rope'?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

Which of the following words follows the 'oa' spelling pattern?

• Boat

• Hotel

• Throw

• Soldier

Which word is an example of the 'ow' spelling pattern?

• Golden

• Robot

• Yellow

• Foal

Which word follows the 'old' spelling pattern?

• Hotel

• Golden

• Joke

• Most

In the word 'hotel', where does the long 'o' appear?

• In the middle of the word

• At the end of the first syllable

• At the beginning of the second syllable

• At the end of the word

Which word is an example of the 'o consonant e' pattern?

• Whole

• Most

• None

• Above

Which of the following is an exception to the long 'o' spelling rules?

• Joke

• Rope

• Go

• Boat

Which word does NOT have the long 'o' sound?

• Role

• Above

• Most

• Both