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Welcome to Diphthongs! – Discovering diphthongs – Two vowels make one sound – Like ‘oi’ in ‘coin’ or ‘oy’ in ‘toy’ – Focus on ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, ‘ow’ – ‘ou’ as in ‘cloud’, ‘ow’ as in ‘cow’ – Match sounds to pictures | This slide introduces the concept of diphthongs to second graders, which are complex sounds made by combining two vowels. Emphasize that diphthongs are not just two sounds put together, but a unique sound that changes the vowel sound within a word. Provide examples for each diphthong and encourage students to practice saying them out loud. Use pictures to help students connect the sounds to visual representations, which will aid in their understanding and retention. In the next class, plan activities where students can practice matching diphthongs with corresponding pictures to reinforce their learning.

Exploring Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow – What’s a diphthong? – It’s two vowel sounds in one syllable. – Diphthongs in one syllable – Like in ‘coin’ or ‘loud’, where the vowel sound changes. – ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sound the same – For example, ‘boil’ and ‘toy’ both have the ‘oy’ sound. – ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ share a sound – Think of ‘cloud’ and ‘cow’, both have the ‘ow’ sound. | This slide introduces the concept of diphthongs to second graders, focusing on the sounds ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’. A diphthong is when two vowel sounds are joined in one syllable, and the mouth moves from one position to another as the sound is made. Highlight that ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ produce the same sound, found in words like ‘coin’ and ‘toy’, and ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ also make the same sound, as in ‘cloud’ and ‘cow’. Use visual aids like pictures or mouth diagrams to show the movement of the mouth. Encourage students to practice by finding examples in their reading books or environment.

The ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ Sounds – ‘oi’ sound in the middle of words – Like ‘coin’ and ‘boil’ – ‘oy’ sound at the end of words – Words like ‘toy’ and ‘enjoy’ – Practice saying ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words – Repeat after me: ‘point’, ‘joyful’ – Match ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words with pictures | This slide introduces the diphthongs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ to second graders. Explain that ‘oi’ often appears in the middle of words, while ‘oy’ is typically found at the end. Use visual aids like pictures of a coin or a toy to help students connect the sounds to familiar objects. Engage the class by having them practice saying words with these sounds aloud. For the activity, provide images and have students match them to the correct ‘oi’ or ‘oy’ word. This will reinforce their understanding and help them remember the rule. Encourage students to think of other words with ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ and share them with the class.

Exploring ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ Sounds – ‘ou’ sound in words – Found in ‘house’, ‘about’ – ‘ow’ sound in words – At the end: ‘cow’, in the middle: ‘down’ – Practice ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ words – Listen and repeat activity – We’ll say words together as a class | This slide is aimed at helping second-grade students recognize and pronounce the diphthongs ‘ou’ and ‘ow’. Start by explaining that ‘ou’ often appears in the middle of words and can be heard in words like ‘house’ and ‘about’. Then, illustrate that ‘ow’ can be found at the end of words such as ‘cow’, or in the middle like ‘down’. Engage the class in a fun listen-and-repeat activity where you say a word and they repeat it after you. This will help them get familiar with the sounds. Encourage them to listen carefully to where the sound appears in the word and to try to mimic it as closely as they can. This interactive activity will reinforce their understanding and pronunciation of the ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ sounds.

Matching Diphthongs with Pictures – Understand diphthong sounds – Diphthongs are two vowel sounds in one syllable. – Say the word from the picture – Look at the image and pronounce the item shown. – Choose the right diphthong sentence – Select the sentence that uses the diphthong sound correctly. – Example together as a class – We’ll do one as a group to show how it’s done! | This slide is designed to help students practice matching diphthong sounds to visual representations. Begin by explaining what diphthongs are and provide examples (oi in ‘coin’, oy in ‘toy’, ou in ‘cloud’, ow in ‘cow’). Then, show a picture and model the process of saying the word aloud, identifying the diphthong sound, and choosing a sentence that uses that sound. For example, show a picture of a coin, say ‘coin’, and match it to the sentence ‘I found a shiny coin on the ground.’ After the example, encourage students to try with new pictures and sentences. This interactive activity will reinforce their understanding of diphthongs in a fun and engaging way.

Practice Time: Matching Sounds to Pictures – Look at the picture carefully – Think about the diphthong sound – Sounds like ‘oi’ in ‘coin’ or ‘oy’ in ‘toy’ – Choose the sentence with that sound – Sentences will have ‘ou’ as in ‘cloud’ or ‘ow’ as in ‘cow’ – Explain why it’s the correct choice | This slide is for a class activity where students will apply their knowledge of diphthongs by matching sentences to pictures. Display a picture and provide a few sentences with different diphthongs. Students must choose the sentence that correctly uses the diphthong matching the picture’s context. For example, if the picture is of a boy with a toy, the correct sentence might be ‘The boy enjoys his toy.’ Encourage students to articulate why they chose their answer, reinforcing their understanding of ‘oi/oy’ and ‘ou/ow’ sounds. Possible variations of the activity could include matching games, drawing pictures to match given diphthong sentences, or creating their own sentences based on pictures provided.

Let’s Review Diphthongs! – Reviewing ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sounds – Words like ‘coin’ and ‘toy’ have the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sounds. – Reviewing ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ sounds – Words like ‘out’ and ‘cow’ feature the ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ sounds. – Think of more diphthong words Can you find words in your book with these sounds? – Practice makes perfect | This slide is a recap of the diphthongs ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’. Start by congratulating the students on their practice so far. Review the sounds by giving examples and asking the students to repeat after you. Encourage them to think of additional words that contain these diphthongs, possibly from their favorite stories or experiences. This will help reinforce their understanding and recall of the sounds. For the activity, students can be asked to bring their favorite book to the next class and find words with these diphthongs to share with the class. This interactive approach will make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

Class Activity: Diphthong Art – Pick a favorite diphthong sound – Draw a picture related to the diphthong – If you choose ‘ow’, you might draw a cow – Write a sentence with the diphthong – For ‘ow’, write ‘The brown cow mooed loudly’ – Share your art and sentence | This activity is designed to help students understand diphthongs by integrating art and creativity. Encourage students to think about the sounds ‘oi’, ‘oy’, ‘ou’, and ‘ow’ and how they appear in words. Once they choose a diphthong, they should draw something that represents a word with that sound. After drawing, they will write a sentence using a word with the diphthong. This exercise will help them recognize and use diphthongs in context. Possible activities: ‘oi’ could be a picture of coins, ‘oy’ could be a toy, ‘ou’ could be a cloud, and ‘ow’ could be a plow. Ensure each student shares their work to build confidence and reinforce learning.