Understanding Vowel Digraphs

Teacher Kathy introduces the concept of Z words, which are consonant-vowel-vowel-consonant words featuring vowel digraphs. The lesson covers words with the digraphs AI, EE, IE, and OA, providing examples and encouraging students to think of additional words. The video concludes with a reminder to practice reading these words and some health advice.

What does the term 'CVVC' stand for?

• Vowel-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant

• Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Vowel

• Consonant-Vowel-Vowel-Consonant

• Vowel-Vowel-Consonant-Consonant

What is a vowel digraph?

• Two vowels making two sounds

• Two consonants making one sound

• Two vowels making one sound

• A vowel and a consonant making one sound

Which of the following words contains the 'ai' digraph?

• Soap

• Lies

• Brain

• Feet

What sound does the 'ai' digraph make?

• O

• A

• I

• E

Which word has the 'ai' digraph?

• Feet

• Snail

• Soap

• Lies

What is the sound of the 'ai' digraph?

• E

• I

• A

• O

Which word is an example of the 'ee' digraph?

• Sleep

• Road

• Chain

• Dried

What sound is produced by the 'ee' digraph?

• A

• E

• I

• O

Which word has the 'ee' digraph?

• Chain

• Sleep

• Dried

• Road

What is the sound of the 'ee' digraph?

• O

• I

• E

• A