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Diphthongs: oi and oy Worksheet

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  • RF.2.3.B
  • RF.2.3
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About the "Diphthongs: oi and oy" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet focuses on diphthongs, specifically the "oi" and "oy" sounds. It provides a clear explanation of what diphthongs are and how they are represented in words. The worksheet presents a list of words containing either the "oi" or "oy" sound, encouraging students to sort them into the correct column based on their spelling.

By working through this engaging activity, students can reinforce their understanding of diphthongs and improve their spelling and word recognition skills. The worksheet's straightforward format and explicit instructions make it an excellent resource for reinforcing phonics concepts in an enjoyable and interactive manner.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identify and distinguish between the "oi" and "oy" diphthong sounds
  • Recognize the correct spelling patterns associated with these diphthong sounds
  • Sort words based on their diphthong spelling
  • Enhance reading, spelling, and phonics skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Understand the concept of diphthongs and their role in phonics
  • Recognize and differentiate between the "oi" and "oy" diphthong sounds
  • Identify the correct spelling patterns for words containing these diphthongs

Psychomotor

  • Develop fine motor skills by sorting words into the appropriate columns
  • Practice handwriting skills by writing the sorted words

Affective

  • Build confidence in reading and spelling abilities
  • Foster a positive attitude towards learning phonics concepts

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers or teachers during the activity (if done in a group setting)
  • Develop communication skills by discussing and justifying word choices

Tags

Diphthongs, oi, oy, phonics, spelling, word recognition, interactive worksheet, printable, reading skills, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.3.c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
RF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.2.3.b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.

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