Understanding Vowel Teams 'ou' and 'ow'

This video tutorial reviews Unit 14 of Fundations, focusing on reading and spelling words with the vowel teams OU and OW. It explains the different sounds these teams can make and provides strategies for determining the correct pronunciation and spelling. The tutorial also covers how adding letters can change the sound of words and introduces trick words for the unit. A fun activity called 'OU Charades' is suggested to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of Unit 14?

• Practicing punctuation

• Studying silent letters

• Reviewing vowel teams 'ou' and 'ow'

• Learning about consonant blends

Which vowel team can have more than one pronunciation?

• 'ai'

• 'ou'

• 'ee'

• 'ea'

What is the main focus of Unit 14?

• Reviewing vowel teams 'ou' and 'ow'

• Learning about consonant blends

• Studying silent letters

• Practicing punctuation

Which of the following is a correct pronunciation for 'ow' in 'snow'?

• O as in 'go'

• O as in 'toe'

• Ow as in 'how'

• Ow as in 'cow'

What sound does 'ow' make in the word 'plow'?

• O as in 'toe'

• O as in 'go'

• Ow as in 'cow'

• Ow as in 'how'

Which of the following is a correct pronunciation for 'ow' in 'snow'?

• Ow as in 'cow'

• O as in 'go'

• Ow as in 'how'

• O as in 'toe'

How can you determine the correct pronunciation of 'ow' in a word?

• By guessing

• By using a dictionary

• By trying both sounds and seeing what fits

• By asking a friend

What should you do if 'ow' can make two sounds in a word?

• Always choose the second sound

• Skip the word

• Always choose the first sound

• Try both sounds and see which one fits

How can you determine the correct pronunciation of 'ow' in a word?

• By asking a friend

• By guessing

• By using a dictionary

• By trying both sounds and seeing what fits

In the word 'cloud', which vowel team is used?

• 'ow'

• 'oi'

• 'ou'

• 'au'