Summary
This clip shows how the vowel teams -oa and -ow work together to make one vowel sound, with words kids can read. From Khan Academy Kids (0:43).
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Discussion questions
Discussion
When two vowels team up like -oa and -ow, they make one sound together.
- What sound do the vowel teams -oa and -ow make?
- Can you read the example words from the video?
- Can you think of another word that uses one of these teams?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: vowel team, sound, blend.
Try it: Write two words that use -oa and -ow, then read them to a partner.