Lesson 89
oo, u /oo/
The graphemes OO and U spell /oo/
The /oo/ sound for U is most common in short words that begin with B or P (e.g., bush, push).
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
bl fl p t w
Middle
oo
u
ai
ea
oa
igh
ay
oe
Final
st t
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New Concept
Today we learn how to spell a new sound: /oo/ as in book.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
Today we will learn how to spell a new sound: /oo/ as in . The sound /oo/ can be spelled with the vowel team OO. OO comes in the middle of a word like in good and look. The sound /oo/ can also be spelled with U. U spells /oo/ in the middle of a word like in put and bush.
oo /oo/
The sound /oo/ can be spelled with the vowel team OO. OO comes in the middle of a word like in good and look.
u /oo/
The sound /oo/ can also be spelled with U. U spells /oo/ in the middle of a word like in put and bush.
How our mouth moves
To make the short /oo/ sound, as in , round your lips slightly but keep them relaxed. Pull the back of your tongue toward the roof of your mouth like this…(model). Be sure your voice is on. Like all vowels, /oo/ is a continuous sound that can be stretched out (use continuous hand motion). Watch me /oo/. You try /oo/.