Identifying 'O' Sounds in Words

This video tutorial teaches students about the vowel sounds of the letter 'o'. It explains how 'o' can make both the short 'ah' sound, as in 'octopus', and the long 'o' sound, as in 'ocean'. The video includes exercises to identify these sounds in different words and match them with pictures. Students are encouraged to practice by giving words with the 'ah' sound to a log and words with the 'o' sound to a toad, reinforcing their understanding through interactive activities.

What are the two sounds that the letter 'O' can make?

• Short 'e' and long 'o'

• Short 'ah' and long 'e'

• Short 'a' and long 'o'

• Short 'ah' and long 'o'

Which word starts with the short 'ah' sound?

• Orange

• Oven

• Octopus

• Ocean

Which word starts with the long 'o' sound?

• Ocean

• Ostrich

• Octopus

• Olive

Which of these words has the 'ah' sound in the middle?

• Block

• Boat

• Globe

• Note

Which word has the 'ah' sound in the middle?

• Toast

• Goat

• Frog

• Hose

Which word has the 'o' sound in the middle?

• Globe

• Rock

• Log

• Block

Which of these words has the 'o' sound in the middle?

• Dog

• Frog

• Note

• Box

Which word has the 'o' sound in the middle?

• Toast

• Rock

• Frog

• Block

Which word has the 'o' sound in the middle?

• Boat

• Rock

• Frog

• Block

Which word should be given to the toad for having the 'o' sound?

• Block

• Log

• Note

• Box