ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Words with -oa and -ow | Vowel Teams | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
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!
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?
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!
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.
