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.
As your students learn more about reading and pronouncing words, they can explore how some word patterns can be said differently. The 'ough' pattern, for instance, can be pronounced several ways. 'Enough' has the 'uff' sound. Provide your students with examples of words pronounced similarly and help them unscramble 'ough' words on this worksheet, ticking the box for the correct word.