This is a less common sound. Much of the time, ou says ow -- as in loud. But this sound can and does say oo, and here's the binder card to prove it:
Another Long-o Sound: Teaching the Other ow Sound
Today, we teach our students that ow has more than one sound. Sometimes, it makes the long-o sound. As in these words:
Diphthong #4: ou
This digraph is one of a number of ways we spell the sound "ow." We might use ow or ough or, in this case, ou. Here is a sample ou chart for the
Diphthong #3: ew
Welcome to 2011, folks! I don't know about you, but I found the festivities completely rejuvenating. I feel completely ready to tackle the New
Diphthong #2: oo
Okay, so in Book 12 of Set 2, we encounter our second oo sound in the series. (This is the long oo sound, where the lips look like they are blowing
Diphthong #1: ow
Yesterday, we set up our binder categories. Today, we introduce our first diphthong! Have no fear, this is actually an old, familiar friend, one who