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Welcome to Diphthongs! – Discovering diphthongs – Diphthongs are unique sounds made by combining two vowels. – What is a diphthong? – It’s when two vowel sounds are in the same syllable. – Exploring ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, ‘ow’ – ‘oi’ as in coin, ‘oy’ as in toy, ‘ou’ as in cloud, ‘ow’ as in cow. – Practice with examples – We’ll complete words using these diphthongs. | This slide introduces the concept of diphthongs to second graders. Begin by explaining that diphthongs are special sounds made when two vowels are together in the same syllable, and each vowel has a distinct sound that blends together. Use visual aids or props to demonstrate the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’. Engage the class by asking if anyone knows what a diphthong is to assess prior knowledge. Then, provide clear examples for each diphthong and encourage students to repeat after you. Plan a few simple activities where students can practice identifying and using these diphthongs in words, such as matching games or fill-in-the-blank exercises.

Exploring Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow – What’s a diphthong? – Two vowels make one sound, like in ‘boat’ – Examples: ‘coin’, ‘toy’ – ‘oi’ as in ‘coin’, ‘oy’ as in ‘toy’ – More examples: ‘cloud’, ‘cow’ – ‘ou’ as in ‘cloud’, ‘ow’ as in ‘cow’ – Practice saying them! | Introduce the concept of diphthongs to the students by explaining that a diphthong is a unique sound formed by the combination of two vowels. Use visual aids or gestures to show the transition from one vowel sound to another. Provide clear examples with words that they are likely to know or have heard before. Encourage the students to repeat the words after you to practice the pronunciation of the diphthongs. Make the learning interactive by asking the students to come up with more words that contain these diphthongs and practice saying them together as a class.

Mastering Diphthongs: ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ – ‘oi’ sound in the middle of words – Like in ‘coin’ and ‘boil’ – ‘oy’ sound at the end of words – Found in ‘toy’ and ‘enjoy’ – Practice with examples – Fill in blanks with ‘oi’ or ‘oy’ – Understanding ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ placement – ‘oi’ in middle, ‘oy’ at the end | This slide is aimed at helping second graders understand the usage of the diphthongs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ in words. Emphasize that ‘oi’ is typically found in the middle of words, while ‘oy’ is used at the end. Provide clear examples such as ‘coin’ for ‘oi’ and ‘toy’ for ‘oy’. During the class, engage students with fill-in-the-blank exercises using words that contain these diphthongs. This will help them grasp the concept of where each diphthong is commonly placed within words. Encourage students to think of additional words that fit these patterns and to share them with the class.

The ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ Sounds – ‘ou’ sound in words – Found in words like ‘cloud’, ‘shout’ – ‘ow’ sound in words – Found at the end or middle of words like ‘cow’, ‘flower’ – Pronunciation practice – Examples: ‘cloud’, ‘shout’, ‘cow’ – Let’s say these words together in class! | This slide introduces the diphthongs ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ to second graders. Start by explaining that a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds in the same syllable. Demonstrate the ‘ou’ sound with words like ‘cloud’ and ‘shout’, emphasizing the unique sound made by this combination of letters. Then, move on to the ‘ow’ sound, pointing out that it can be found at the end of words like ‘cow’ as well as in the middle of words like ‘flower’. Engage the class in pronunciation practice, encouraging them to repeat after you. Use visual aids or props if possible to help them associate the sounds with the words. Finally, have the students practice saying the example words together, correcting pronunciation as needed and praising their efforts to build confidence.

Diphthong Matching Game – Match words to diphthongs – Say the correct diphthong aloud – Learn oi, oy, ou, ow sounds – Examples: coin (oi), toy (oy), cloud (ou), cow (ow) – Have fun with word games – Games make learning exciting! | This interactive game is designed to help students recognize and correctly use diphthongs oi, oy, ou, and ow. Display words one at a time and ask students to identify the correct diphthong. Encourage them to say it aloud to reinforce learning. Provide examples for each diphthong and correct students gently if they make mistakes. Use this opportunity to explain that diphthongs are two vowel sounds in a single syllable that create one speech sound. Activities could include matching exercises, filling in missing diphthongs, or creating their own examples. The goal is to make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

Diphthong Practice: Fill in the Blanks – Practice writing diphthongs – Complete words with ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, ‘ow’ – Example: b__t becomes boat – ‘oi’ as in coin, ‘oy’ as in toy – Example: cr__d becomes crowd – ‘ou’ as in cloud, ‘ow’ as in cow | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will practice their understanding of diphthongs by filling in the blanks with the correct sound. Diphthongs are complex sounds formed by combining two vowels. Students should be reminded that ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ make the same sound, as do ‘ou’ and ‘ow’, but they are used in different contexts. ‘oi’ is often found in the middle of words, while ‘oy’ is typically used at the end. Similarly, ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ can appear in various positions in words. Provide students with a list of incomplete words and have them use context clues to determine the correct diphthong. Encourage them to say the words aloud to help with this. Possible activities include a worksheet with incomplete words, a game where students draw cards with incomplete words and complete them, or a collaborative classroom activity where students write incomplete words on the board for classmates to solve.

Create Your Own Sentences with Diphthongs – Craft sentences using ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ – For example: ‘The boy enjoyed his toy in the soil.’ – Include words with ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ – For example: ‘The loud cow meowed outside now.’ – Use each diphthong at least once – Be creative and have fun! | This slide is a class activity designed to encourage students to apply their knowledge of diphthongs in a creative way. By constructing their own sentences, students will demonstrate their understanding of ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’. Encourage them to think of words that contain these diphthongs and to use them in context. Provide guidance on sentence structure and offer praise for creativity. For the next class, prepare a list of words with these diphthongs to help students who may struggle with this exercise. Additionally, consider creating a fun worksheet where they can fill in the blanks with the correct diphthong words or match words to pictures.

Class Activity: Diphthong Hunt – Explore the classroom for diphthongs – Find objects with oi, oy, ou, ow – Team up and list your findings – Work with a buddy to make a list – See who can find the most diphthongs – Ready, set, go! Who’ll be the diphthong champ? | This activity is designed to make learning diphthongs interactive and fun. Students will pair up and search the classroom for items that contain the diphthongs oi, oy, ou, and ow in their names. They should write these words down, and at the end, we can discuss the words they found and how the diphthongs sound in each word. This will help reinforce their understanding of diphthongs in a practical, engaging way. Possible items they might find include coins, toys, a pouch, or a pillow. Encourage creativity and ensure that each pair has a chance to share their findings with the class. This activity not only teaches diphthongs but also promotes teamwork and observational skills.

Diphthongs Review: oi, oy, ou, ow – Congrats on learning diphthongs! – Recall the diphthongs we studied – Can you remember the sounds of oi, oy, ou, ow? – Practice makes perfect – Spot diphthongs in your environment – Find diphthongs in books, signs, or at the grocery store | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on diphthongs and review what the students have learned. Start by praising the students for their hard work. Ask them to recall the diphthongs oi, oy, ou, and ow, and give examples of each. Emphasize the importance of practice in mastering the use of diphthongs and encourage them to look for diphthongs in their daily lives, such as in books they read or signs they see. This will help reinforce their learning and improve their reading skills. Prepare to engage the students in a quick interactive recall activity to end the lesson on a high note.