This phonics word sort for diphthong sounds can be used to consolidate phonics knowledge of the diphthong ow/ou.
Variety of uses include:
Introducing the phoneme and investigating patterns & rules
Consolidation or review worksheet
Literacy rotation activity
Homework review
3 sorting options are included with all common spellings for the target phoneme:
Sort the pictures (words included)
Sort the pictures (no words)
Sort the words
2 templates are included, with and without space for a reflection about what students notice (e.g. the 'y' for /ee/ is found at the end of words, 'oi' is only found at the beginning or middle of words)