We already know that the letter u can make the long /oo/ sound in an open syllable. Remember, the long /u/ sound makes the /yoo/ sound. The long /oo/ sound doesn’t have the /y/ sound.
Introducing the Long OO Sound
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letter making the long /oo/ sound.
The letters oo can also make the long /oo/ sound. These letters make the long /oo/ sound in the middle or at the end of a syllable.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
VCE syllables can also make the long /oo/ sound. Remember, in a VCE syllable, we hear the first vowel sound, the consonant sound, and the letter e is silent. Either the letters u or o can make the long /oo/ sound.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
The letters ui can also make the long /oo/ sound in the middle of a syllable. Unlike other letter combinations, the letters ui do not make the long /u/ sound as well.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
The letters ue can make the long /oo/ sound. They also make the long /u/ sound. The sound you hear may depend on your accent.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
Spelling Practice for UE
The letters ew can also make the long /oo/ sound. They also make the long /u/ sound. The sound you hear may depend on your accent.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
Some other vowel combinations make the long /oo/ sound. These are less common spellings of the long /oo/ sound.
OU – The letters ou can make the long /oo/ sound in the middle of a syllable.
OE – The letters oe can make the long /oo/ sound at the end of a syllable.
OUGH – The only base word I could find with the letters ough making the long /oo/ sound was through. Let me know if you can find other words.
Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
The letter o can also make the long /oo/ sound. This is often the case in smaller function words.
Look at the words below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.
Practice the Long OO Sound
The best way we can remember the sounds letters make is to practice. Our Learning to Read workbook has cards you can use to practice with the long /oo/ sound. You can also make your own notecards to practice letters and sounds. Just a few minutes of practice a day will make a huge difference!
Reading Words
Congratulations! You can now read more words! You can practice reading the words on the chart.
Writing Practice
You can also practice writing words with the long /oo/ sound. Make sure you follow explicit handwriting instructions to ensure you are writing efficiently. Writing efficiently is a huge part of building writing stamina.
Video Guidance
Check out our video on the long /oo/ sound.
You can use this video to prepare for a lesson with your student, or your student can work with the video independently.
LEARNING TO DECODE PROGRAM
Take your learning to the next level with ourLearning to Read Workbook!
Learning to read is a systematic process that requires explicit instruction. Our learning to read program breaks down every sound students need to know to learn how to read. Every step of the program includes picture examples, sound practice, reading practice, and writing practice.
The best part of the program is that anyone who is a competent reader can help a student through the program. Use our webpages, videos, and the pages in the workbook to guide your student’s learning. Students work through the program at their own pace. This is a perfect supplement to what students are learning in school.
Learning to Decode Scope and Sequence
Letter S
Letter A
Letter T
Letter P
Letter M
Letter D
Letter E
Letter C
Letter H
Letter R
Letter I
Letter N
Letter B
Letter F
Letter G
Letter K
Letter J
Letter O
Letter L
Letter U
Digraph CK
Digraph SH
Letter V
Letter W
Digraph CH
Letter Y
Letter Z
Unvoiced TH
Voiced TH
Letter X
Trigraph TCH
Trigraph DGE
Long A VCE Syllable
Sounds of the Letter Y
Soft C Sound
Soft G Sound
Long E VCE Syllable
Long I VCE Syllable
Long O VCE Syllable
Long U VCE Syllable
Open Syllables
The /F/ Sound
Consonant + LE Syllable
Long A Sound
AR Sound
Long O Sound
OR Sound
Long E Sound
ER Sound
Long I Sound
Long U Sound
S, SS, ES, and SE at the End of Words
Long OO Sound
Short OO Sound
V Sound at the End of Words
Short A Sound
Short E Sound
Sounds of WH
Short I Sound
NG Sound
Short O Sound
Short U Sound
OI Sound
N Sound
AW Sound
M Sound
OW Sound
K Sound
Schwa Sound
R Sound
AIR Sound
T Sound
EER Sound
L Sound
S Sound
W Sound
Silent L
CH Sound
SH Sound
Z Sound
ZH Sound
