Spelling Patterns and Sounds

This video tutorial for third graders introduces variant vowels, focusing on the 'uh' and 'ooh' sounds. It explains how these sounds can be spelled in different ways, providing examples for each spelling pattern. The tutorial includes a spelling list, challenge words, and a game to practice sorting words by their vowel sounds. The lesson emphasizes the importance of trying both sounds to determine the correct pronunciation and meaning of words.

What is a variant vowel?

• A vowel that is always at the beginning of a word

• A vowel that is always at the end of a word

• A vowel that changes its sound

• A vowel that is always silent

Which of the following is a spelling pattern for the 'uh' sound?

• ue

• ew

• ui

• oo

Which word contains the 'uh' sound?

• Spoon

• Goose

• Book

• Chew

Which word contains the 'uh' sound with the spelling pattern 'ou'?

• Chew

• Goose

• Could

• True

Which word contains the 'uh' sound with the spelling pattern 'oo'?

• Chew

• Goose

• True

• Look

Which of the following is NOT a spelling pattern for the 'ooh' sound?

• oa

• oo

• ou

• ue

What is the spelling pattern for the word 'Goose'?

• ui

• ue

• ou

• oo

Which word uses the 'ooh' sound with the spelling pattern 'ew'?

• True

• Soup

• Chew

• Juice

What is the spelling pattern for the word 'Juice'?

• ui

• ou

• ue

• oo

Which word contains the 'ooh' sound with the spelling pattern 'ue'?

• True

• Chew

• Soup

• Juice