Vowel Teams

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What are vowel teams?

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Vowel teams are combinations of two or more vowels that work together to create a single vowel sound in a word.

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Give an example of a word with a vowel team that makes the long 'a' sound.

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The word 'coat' contains the vowel team 'oa' which makes the long 'a' sound.

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What vowel team is present in the word 'leaf'?

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The vowel team 'ea' is present in the word 'leaf'.

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Identify a word that contains the vowel team 'ie'.

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The word 'bird' contains the vowel team 'ir' which makes the 'er' sound.

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What sound does the vowel team 'ow' typically make?

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The vowel team 'ow' can make the long 'o' sound as in 'snow' or the 'ou' sound as in 'cow'.

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What is the difference between a vowel team and a single vowel?

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A vowel team consists of two or more vowels that together create a single sound, while a single vowel represents one sound.

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Provide an example of a word with a vowel team that makes the long 'e' sound.

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The word 'leaf' contains the vowel team 'ea' which makes the long 'e' sound.

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What is the role of vowel teams in phonics?

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Vowel teams help students understand how different combinations of vowels can create various sounds, aiding in reading and spelling.

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List three common vowel teams.

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Common vowel teams include 'ai', 'ea', and 'oa'.

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How do vowel teams affect syllable division?

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Vowel teams typically stay together in a syllable, which can affect how words are divided into syllables.