Exploring OI and OY Phonics Patterns

Judy Dowd introduces the sounds OI and OY, explaining how they are produced in the mouth and their typical placement in words. She emphasizes the importance of not placing these sounds in the middle of words and highlights their common occurrence at the end of root words. The tutorial includes a class activity where students make 'voi muscles' to honor the boys in the class, reinforcing the learning of these sounds. The session concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

Where is the OI sound typically pronounced in the mouth?

• Outside the mouth

• At the front

• In the middle

• At the back

What is an example of a word containing the OI sound in the middle?

• Coin

• Choice

• Point

• Boil

Where does the OY sound typically appear in a word?

• Anywhere

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the start

What activity does the teacher propose to help understand the OY sound?

• Drawing

• Singing

• Pointing

• Dancing

Which of the following words correctly uses the OY sound at the end?

• Royal

• Toy

• Enjoy

• Boy