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Welcome to Diphthongs! – Discovering diphthongs – What is a diphthong? – Two vowels make one sound, like ‘oi’ in ‘coin’ – Exploring oi, oy, ou, ow – ‘oi’ as in ‘boil’, ‘oy’ as in ‘toy’, ‘ou’ as in ‘cloud’, ‘ow’ as in ‘cow’ – Matching words and pictures – We’ll practice picking the right diphthong word for different pictures | Begin the lesson by introducing diphthongs as special sounds made when two vowels are together in a word, and they create a unique sound. Engage the class by asking if anyone knows what a diphthong is, allowing for student interaction. Then, introduce the specific diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’, giving examples for each. Proceed to explain that the class activity will involve looking at pictures and choosing words with the correct diphthong sound that matches the picture. This will help students recognize and understand the use of diphthongs in reading and pronunciation. Prepare a set of pictures and corresponding words for the activity, ensuring a mix of diphthongs among the choices.

Exploring Diphthongs – What’s a diphthong? – Two vowels make one unique sound – Examples: coin, toy, cloud, cow – ‘oi’ in coin, ‘oy’ in toy, ‘ou’ in cloud, ‘ow’ in cow – Practice saying diphthongs – Repeat after me: coin, toy, cloud, cow – Match words with pictures | Introduce the concept of diphthongs to the students by explaining that a diphthong is a special sound formed when two vowel sounds are joined in one syllable. Use common examples like ‘coin’, ‘toy’, ‘cloud’, and ‘cow’ to illustrate the concept. Have the class practice saying these words together to get familiar with the sound of diphthongs. Then, move on to an interactive matching activity where students will connect words containing diphthongs to corresponding pictures. This will help reinforce their understanding and recognition of diphthongs in a fun and engaging way.

Exploring ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ Diphthongs – ‘oi’ found in the middle of words – Think of ‘boil’ or ‘spoil’ – ‘oy’ typically at the end of words – Like ‘enjoy’ or ‘annoy’ – Discover more ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ examples – We’ll look for ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ in different words – Match words with pictures | This slide introduces the concept of diphthongs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ to second graders. Explain that a diphthong is a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable. The ‘oi’ sound is often found in the middle of words, while ‘oy’ is typically at the end. Provide clear examples for each and encourage students to think of additional words that fit these patterns. For the activity, students will match words containing ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ with corresponding pictures, reinforcing their understanding of the diphthong sounds and their common placements within words. Prepare a list of words and corresponding images for the activity, ensuring a mix of ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ placements to challenge the students.

Exploring ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ Sounds – ‘ou’ as in ‘cloud’ – Sounds like ‘ouch’, common in the middle of words. – ‘ow’ at word’s end: ‘cow’ – Sounds like ‘ow!’ and is often found at the end of words. – ‘ow’ in the middle: ‘flower’ – ‘ow’ can also appear in the middle, as in ‘window’. – Think of ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ words | This slide introduces the diphthongs ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ to second graders. Start by explaining that a diphthong is a special sound made by combining two vowels. Use ‘cloud’ to demonstrate the ‘ou’ sound and ‘cow’ to show the ‘ow’ sound at the end of words. Highlight that ‘ow’ can also occur in the middle of words like ‘flower’. Encourage students to think of other words that contain these sounds and discuss where the diphthong is located in each word. This will help them recognize and pronounce these diphthongs correctly in different words. For an engaging activity, consider bringing pictures that represent words with ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ and ask students to match the word to the picture.

Matching Diphthongs with Pictures – Look at the picture carefully – Think about the word it represents – Choose the word with the right diphthong – Is it ‘coin’, ‘cow’, ‘toy’, or ‘house’? – Say the word out loud – Practice the diphthong sounds: oi, oy, ou, ow | This slide is for a class activity focused on helping students recognize diphthong sounds in words by matching them with appropriate pictures. Display a picture and guide the students to think about what the picture represents. Then, present them with a choice of words that include diphthongs oi, oy, ou, and ow. Encourage the students to choose the word that matches the picture based on the diphthong sound it contains. Have them say the word aloud to reinforce pronunciation. For example, if the picture is of a toy, the correct word with the diphthong sound is ‘toy’ (oy sound). Provide immediate feedback and positive reinforcement as they participate in the activity.

Practice Time: Listening for Diphthongs – Listen to the spoken word – Identify the diphthong sound – Diphthongs are two vowel sounds in one syllable. – Is it ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, or ‘ow’? – ‘Coin’ has ‘oi’, ‘toy’ has ‘oy’. Which sound is in ‘cloud’? – Share your answer with the class | This slide is for an interactive class activity focused on listening and identifying diphthongs in spoken words. The teacher will say a word out loud, and the students will determine which diphthong they hear. It’s important to articulate clearly and give examples with different diphthongs. For instance, say ‘coin’ for ‘oi’, ‘toy’ for ‘oy’, ‘out’ for ‘ou’, and ‘cow’ for ‘ow’. After each word, pause to give students time to think and respond. Encourage them to explain why they chose their answer, reinforcing their understanding of diphthongs. This activity will help students recognize diphthong sounds in words, which is essential for their reading and pronunciation skills.

Let’s Play Diphthong Bingo! – Learn about ‘Diphthong Bingo’ – Listen for diphthong sounds – Sounds like ‘oi’ in ‘coin’, ‘oy’ in ‘toy’ – Mark diphthongs on your bingo card – Use markers to cover the correct word – Get ready for a fun game! | This slide introduces a fun and interactive game to help second-grade students recognize and learn diphthong sounds. Diphthongs are complex vowel sounds that occur when two vowels are combined in a single syllable, as in ‘coin’ and ‘toy’. In ‘Diphthong Bingo’, students will use their listening skills to identify words with diphthong sounds and mark them on their bingo cards. Teachers should prepare bingo cards in advance with a variety of words containing the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’. During the game, the teacher will call out words with diphthongs, and students will mark them on their cards. The first student to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins. This activity not only makes learning diphthongs enjoyable but also promotes active listening and participation. Be sure to have small prizes or incentives for winners to make the game even more exciting for the students.

Class Activity: Diphthong Art – Pick a favorite diphthong word – Draw a picture of your chosen word – Share your art with the class – Explain why you chose that word Did the word make you happy, or was it fun to say? | This activity is designed to reinforce the students’ understanding of diphthongs by integrating art and creativity. Encourage the children to think about the sounds of ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’ and select a word that includes one of these diphthongs. Provide them with art supplies and ample time to create their drawings. Once everyone is done, have a show-and-tell session where each student presents their artwork to the class, explaining their choice of word. This will help them associate the diphthong sounds with words and images, enhancing their retention. Possible words for different students could be ‘coin’, ‘toy’, ‘cloud’, ‘cow’, etc. This activity also allows students to practice their speaking and presentation skills in a supportive environment.