2nd grade
Bossy R: ar
The ar sound: trace car, star and shark, color the ar words, choose ar or or to finish six words and read a sentence.
Phonics worksheet · Bossy R and diphthongs
Sentences: oi, oy, ou, ow
Eight sentences with oi, oy, ou or ow missing: boy, coin, boil, cow, mouse, shout, crown and noise.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- R-controlled vowels, Diphthongs, Spelling one sound many ways
What kids do
“Read each sentence. Circle the letters that make a real word. Write them on the line.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The water will b
- The king has a cr
- Please make less n n in my bank.
Words on this sheet
The bAcThe mI shoyoiowou
Teacher tip
Read each sentence with each choice.
How to use it
- Sort word cards by sound before writing.
- Point out that one sound can have several spellings, so kids need to remember which one.
- Use it in a small reading group so you can hear each child sound out a few words.
Watch for
er, ir and ur sound the same, so spelling them is about memory. Group words by spelling.
Talk about it
- Can you find a word in the room with this sound?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Hunt for ou and ow words in a picture book.
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