Understanding Digraphs and Vowel Sounds

The video tutorial introduces the concept of digraphs, where two letters work together to make one sound. It explains both consonant and vowel digraphs, focusing on those that produce the long U sound, such as OO, EW, UE, and UI. The tutorial includes reading and writing practice with words containing these digraphs, and concludes with an independent practice activity using magic squares to reinforce learning.

What is a digraph?

• Two letters that make one sound

• A single letter that makes two sounds

• A letter that changes sound

• A word with two vowels

Which of the following is a vowel digraph that makes the long 'u' sound?

• OU

• IE

• OO

• AI

How does 'OO' sound in the word 'tool'?

• Ooh

• Eh

• Ah

• Uh

Which word contains the 'UE' digraph?

• Moon

• Glue

• Suit

• Boat

In which column would you place the word 'pool'?

• UI

• UE

• OO

• IW

What digraph is used in the word 'fruit'?

• OO

• IW

• UE

• UI

Which word uses the 'IW' digraph?

• Crew

• Blue

• Tool

• Chew

What is the purpose of magic squares in this lesson?

• To find words with digraphs

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice spelling

• To improve handwriting

Which word can be found in the first magic square?

• Glue

• Moon

• Tooth

• Fruit