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In this lesson, students learn about the long O sound created by the letter combinations O-A and O-W. By exploring examples like “goat” and “snow,” they discover how these letter teams work together to produce the long O sound, encouraging them to practice and recognize these sounds in other words.
  1. What sound do the letters O and A make when they work together?
  2. Can you think of another word that has the long O sound like “goat”?
  3. What do you imagine when you think of a goat playing in the snow?

Learning About the Long O Sound

Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about how letters can team up to make special sounds. It’s just like when friends team up to build a snowman!

The O-A Team

First, let’s talk about the letters O and A. When these two letters come together, they make the long O sound, which sounds like “O.” You can hear this sound in the word “goat.” Let’s break it down: Guh-O-tuh. Goat! Isn’t that fun?

The O-W Team

Next, we have the letters O and W. They also team up to make the long O sound. You can find this sound in the word “snow.” Let’s spell it out: S-N-O! Snow! Imagine a goat playing in the snow. What a silly picture!

Now you know how the letters O-A and O-W work together to make the long O sound. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a pro at spotting these letter teams in words!

  • Can you think of other words that have the long O sound like “goat” or “snow”? Try to come up with a list of words and share them with your friends or family.
  • Have you ever teamed up with a friend to do something fun, like building a snowman? How is that similar to how letters team up to make new sounds?
  • Imagine a story where a goat and snow are the main characters. What kind of adventure do you think they would have together? Share your story ideas with someone!
  • Word Hunt: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for items or pictures that have the long O sound made by the O-A or O-W teams. For example, you might find a “coat” or see a picture of a “crow.” Write down the words you find and share them with a friend or family member.

  • Sound Detective: Become a sound detective and listen for the long O sound in the words people say throughout the day. Each time you hear a word with the O-A or O-W sound, make a note of it. At the end of the day, count how many words you found and see if you can spell them out loud.

  • Create a Story: Use your imagination to create a short story using as many O-A and O-W words as you can. Maybe it’s about a “goat” who finds a “boat” in the “snow.” Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family.

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