Phonics Skills Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets for Ages 7-8
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Help your child master vowel diphthongs with our engaging Phonics Skills Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets, designed specifically for ages 7-8. These expertly crafted worksheets from Kids Academy provide essential practice in recognizing and blending two-vowel sounds, enhancing reading fluency and spelling skills. Each worksheet features fun activities, including matching, fill-in-the-blank, and sorting exercises, to reinforce learning in an interactive way. Perfect for classroom use or at-home study, these worksheets support key phonics instruction, preparing your child for reading success. Unlock their potential and make learning phonics enjoyable with our comprehensive worksheets.
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
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Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
Provide your students with valuable practice in distinguishing long and short E sounds with this worksheet. They'll look at pictures and read the words, then decide which sound is being used. It's an effective tool to help them master a difficult concept.
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
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Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners master the /ee/ vowel team. It shows the first vowel with a long sound and the second vowel silent. It also provides pictures for unfamiliar words for readers of all levels. It's an ideal resource for teaching phonics skills.
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Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Ask your students if they know the rule for words with /oi/ or /oy/ sound. If not, it's easy to learn! Rule: If /oy/ at end of word, spell with 'oy'; if /oi/ in middle of word, spell with 'oi'. Use this worksheet to help them master these digraphs and improve their ability to decode.
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Phonics skills, especially vowel diphthongs, play a crucial role in the early literacy development of children aged 7-8. At this age, students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, and mastering vowel diphthongs can significantly enhance their reading fluency and comprehension.
Vowel diphthongs, such as "oi" in "boil" or "ou" in "about," are combinations of two vowel sounds in a single syllable which create a more complex and exciting sound experience for young readers. Understanding and decoding these sounds allows children to read a wider variety of words with ease and accuracy. Mastery of diphthongs aids in pronunciation and helps children develop a more instinctive command of language rhythms and patterns.
From an educational perspective, proficient knowledge of vowel diphthongs supports overall reading proficiency, boosting children's confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Phonics instruction that includes diphthongs equips children with valuable tools for decoding new words independently, thereby fostering a sense of independence and making learning more engaging.
Parents and educators should give importance to these skills as they directly contribute to spelling accuracy, reading comprehension, and verbal expression. Ensuring that children have a solid understanding of diphthongs prepares them for more complex literacy tasks, thereby forming a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
