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Enhance your child's reading skills with our "Normal Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets" designed for ages 8-9! These engaging worksheets focus on the critical skill of reading comprehension, integrating vowel diphthongs into fun activities. Kids will enjoy improving their understanding of vowel sounds through interactive and age-appropriate exercises. Our resources encourage critical thinking and bolster vocabulary while making learning enjoyable. Perfect for both classroom use and homeschooling, these worksheets help students develop essential reading strategies at their own pace. Foster a love for reading and language with these expertly crafted activities that transform learning into an adventure your child will love!


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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

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.
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
EW Words Worksheet
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

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.
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

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.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet
Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet

Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet

It'll help them read and spell accurately. This fun activity is a helpful way to learn tricky spellings of oi and oy diphthongs. It also aids in reading and spelling comprehension.
Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

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.
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

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.
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
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OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

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.
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
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Ou and ow words worksheet
Ou and ow words worksheet

OU and OW Words Worksheet

Enhance your child's reading and spelling with this ou and ow words worksheet! Fun pictures and common words make mastering the diphthongs ou and ow easy and enjoyable.
OU and OW Words Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that lays the groundwork for all future learning, and understanding normal vowel diphthongs is crucial for children aged 8-9. At this age, students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making it essential for them to grasp complex phonetic components like diphthongs. These are combinations of two vowel sounds within the same syllable, such as in "coin" or "out," which can significantly affect pronunciation, meaning, and overall comprehension.

When children struggle with vowel diphthongs, it hampers their ability to decode words and, consequently, their understanding of texts. An effective grasp of diphthongs not only enhances their pronunciation and fluency but also contributes to improved vocabulary and spelling. Moreover, it enables them to engage more critically with literature, which boosts analytical skills and fosters a lifelong love of reading.

Parents and teachers are instrumental in supporting skill development in this area. They can create a supportive environment by providing enriched reading experiences and targeted phonics instruction. By emphasizing the importance of normal vowel diphthongs, parents and teachers ensure children are equipped with the tools they need for academic success and effective communication, ultimately setting the stage for their future educational journeys.