Lesson 56
o_e /ō/
Reading and spelling words with the O_E pattern
The long /ō/ sound is technically a diphthong, meaning the vowel sound glides from one part of the mouth to another. As you model how to hold it out as a continuous sound, your mouth will change positions. You can use the terms "magic E" or "bossy E" to describe the silent E. It is important to notice when there is an E at the end of a word because it will tell us to say the long vowel sound like in the words code, note, and rope. Remember, the E does not make a sound, it is silent.
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
Initial
d r ch sh sl
Middle
a i t v
Final
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New Concept
Today we learn that a silent E at the end of a word makes O say its name, /ō/.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We have learned that O spells /ŏ/ as in . /ŏ/ is a short vowel sound. O also has a long vowel sound: /ō/ as in . The long vowel sound is the same as the vowel's name O, /ō/. O spells /ō/ when there is a silent E at the end of a word, like in the words and . The silent E makes vowels say their names, or long vowel sounds. Display the word . This word is not /n/ /ŏ/ /t/ not. The O is making a short sound: /ŏ/. Watch what happens when I add silent E. Display the word . Not becomes note /n/ /ō/ /t/ note. The silent E made the O say its name. Repeat this modeling with rid - ride; rob - robe.
o_e /ō/
O spells /ō/ when there is a silent E at the end of a word, like in the words and .
How our mouth moves
To make the long /ō/ sound, round your lips and pull the back of your tongue toward the roof of your mouth, with the tip of your tongue low in the front. As you say the sound, your lips get tighter and rounder like this...(model). Be sure your voice is on. Like all vowels, /ō/ is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). Watch me /ō/. You try /ō/.
Sound wall
Add grapheme card 'o_e' to the vowel valley under the /ō/ picture card.
Open the digital sound wall →