Spelling Patterns and Long Vowel Sounds

This video tutorial for first graders focuses on the long o sound. It introduces the sound and explores four patterns that produce it: o, oa, ow, and oe. Students practice writing these patterns and blending words with the long o sound. The lesson includes silent blending exercises and concludes with spelling and writing practice for memorization of specific words.

What sound are we focusing on in this lesson?

• Long I

• Long O

• Long A

• Long E

Which of the following is NOT a pattern for the long 'o' sound discussed in the lesson?

• oa

• oe

• ow

• oi

What is the sound made by the pattern 'oa'?

• ee

• oo

• oh

• ah

Which pattern is used in the word 'blow'?

• ow

• oa

• oo

• oe

What is the correct pattern for the word 'toe'?

• oa

• oo

• oe

• ow

Which word contains the long 'o' sound?

• dog

• bat

• go

• cat

What is the pattern used in the word 'soap'?

• oo

• ow

• oa

• oe

Which word is spelled with the pattern 'oe'?

• took

• toad

• tow

• toe

What is the correct spelling for the word 'most'?

• m o s

• m o e s t

• m o a s t

• m o s t

What is the first word we need to memorize how to spell?

• more

• find

• over

• food