oa and ow words – Long vowel o flashcards

Long vowels are used to refer to the vowel sounds whose pronunciation is the same as its letter name. Long vowel sounds are also called ‘alphabet sounds.’

Let’s take an example to understand the difference between a short vowel and long vowel ‘o.’ Hear the sound of the vowel ‘o’ in the word cot. It is the short vowel sound /o/.

Now hear the sound of ‘oa’ in the word coat. It makes the alphabet sound of the alphabet ‘o.’

Hear the sound of vowel ‘o’ in orange. Now hear the sound of ‘ow’ in slow. Orange has the short vowel ‘o’ sound and slow has the long vowel ‘o’ sound.

I have a detailed pack of practice worksheets for ‘Long vowel o – oa and ow.’ You can download it from my blog.

For this post, I have created flashcards for words with long vowel oa and ow.

These flashcards can also be used with dyslexic children to practice reading words with the long vowel oa and ow. These flashcards can add fun to your lessons. They can be used for a number of activities. These flashcards can also be used when revisiting the sounds.

 

 

 

boat oak goat road

 

 

loaf toad coal coat

 

 

foal goal foam goal

 

 

oath oats moat soap

 

 

float croak toast coach

 

 

 

bloat roast coast throat

So, there are 48 flashcards in all – twelve letter paper format sheets with 4 flashcards on each sheet. There are 24 oa words and 24 ow words. The oa and ow in each word have been highlighted so it is easier for children to read.

 

show glow crow blow

 

tow row sow low

 

mow grow bow bowl

 

arrow elbow flow snow

 

 

 

throw follow yellow willow

 

 

 

hollow window pillow shadow

There are 6 cards on each of the 16 A4 sheets. You will need to print these sheets and cut them into cards. Print these picture cards on card stock and laminate them for durability.

 

 

Sort the words and write them in the above worksheet.

These flashcards will also enhance your child’s vocabulary. Do use these words in sentences so children can understand the meanings of the words.

 

 

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