Vowel Team Showdown Slides UFLI Foundations Lesson 92
Advanced Phonics Routine
Vowel Team Review 2
Mastering tricky diphthongs and vowel digraphs: matching sounds to positions and reading with speed and confidence.
oi / oy
/oy/
ou / ow
/ow/
au / aw
/aw/
oo
/oo/ & /ʊ/
ew / ue / ui
/oo/
University of Florida Literacy Institute Aligned Step 1: Visual & Auditory Activation
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Visual Sound Drill: Vowel Team Pairs
Say the sound, keyword, and spelling
oi / oy
/oy/ sound
Keywords: coin & toy
Rule: oi in middle, oy at end
ou / ow
/ow/ sound
Keywords: cloud & clown
Rule: ou in middle, ow at end or before n/l
au / aw
/aw/ sound
Keywords: sauce & crawl
Rule: au in middle, aw at end or before l/n/k
ew / ue / ui
/oo/ sound
Keywords: chew, clue, suit
Notice: Long /oo/ spelling alternatives
Teacher: Point to each box, prompt choral response: "Letters? Sound? Keyword?" Step 2: Sound Drills
2
Blending Drill: Tap & Blend
Blend each phoneme left to right
Word 1
h ou nd
hound
Word 2
sp oi l
spoil
Word 3
cr aw l
crawl
Word 4
sc oo p
scoop
Word 5
sh r ew d
shrewd
Word 6
cl ou d
cloud
Routine: 1. Tap individual sounds. 2. Sweep across to read whole word. Step 3: Blending Drill
3
Spelling Rules: Position in the Word
Where do we hear the sound?
Middle of a Syllable
When the vowel sound is trapped in the middle, choose the internal vowel team:
oi coi n, joi n, voi ce
ou hou nd, shou t, rou nd
au hau nt, lau nch, fau lt
End of a Syllable / Word
English words rarely end in I or U! We use Y or W at the end:
oy toy , joy , enjoy
ow cow , now , how l (before l/n)
aw jaw , draw , yaw n (before n/l)
Rule Recap: If the diphthong comes at the end, use the letter that includes Y or W! Step 4: Sound-Spelling Concept
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Word Chaining: Change One Sound
Track the shift in phonemes
Start
coin
base word
c → j
join
change onset
+ t
joint
add coda
j → p
point
change onset
oi → ou
pound
change vowel & coda
p → s
sound
change onset
- nd, + r
sour
change coda
+ c
scour
add blend
Teacher prompt: "What sound changed? What letter did we swap?" Step 5: Word Work & Chaining
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Irregular & High-Frequency Review
Recognize by heart and pattern
Heart Word
thought
The letters ough make the /aw/ sound in this word!
"I thought I heard a loud hawk."
Pattern Trio
could
Silent l ! Rhymes with would and should.
"We could join the crew."
Direction Word
through
The letters ough make the long /oo/ sound here!
"The hound ran through town."
Choral reading: Say the word, spell it aloud, read the sentence. Step 6: Irregular Words
6
Connected Sentences: Read for Fluency
Smooth reading with expression
1
The boy found a rare coin under the brown wood.
Target Teams: oy, oi, ow, oo
2
A loud hound gave a deep howl at the big white moon.
Target Teams: ou, ou, ow, oo
3
The hawk used its sharp claws before it flew into the blue sky.
Target Teams: aw, aw, ew, ue
Echo Read → Choral Read → Independent Partner Read Step 7: Sentence Reading
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Application: Reading & Exit Ticket
Independent & Small Group Station
Trio Decodables
Read 3 long decodable adventures with your reading partner. Hunt and underline vowel teams!
Passages 1, 2, and 3
Fluency Reader
1-minute timed reading with running word counts followed by 5 comprehension questions.
Track WCPM & Accuracy
Exit Ticket
10-word verbal reading check with teacher: 5 real words and 5 nonsense words!
Oral Decoding Check
Ready to read like phonics champions! Step 8: Application
Trio Decodables Reading Packet UFLI Lesson 92 • Decodable Passage 1 of 3
The Lost Hound at Dawn
Name:
Date:
Phonics Focus: ou, ow (/ow/) & oi, oy (/oy/) 138 Words
hound scout brown howl spoil enjoy
Roy was a proud young boy who lived on a farm south of town. His favorite pal was Scout, a quick brown hound with a loud bark. At dawn, a sudden noise gave Scout a big fright. Scout ran out into the woods and did not turn around.
Roy began to shout, “Scout! Come back, Scout!” Roy did not want this day to spoil. He walked down the muddy soil and checked near the round pond. Soon, Roy heard a soft howl from the damp ground. He looked down and saw his loyal hound trapped under a fallen pine branch!
Roy bent his knees and hoisted the heavy wood. Scout jumped up with pure joy. Roy gave the hound a chew toy and a sweet treat. Now they could enjoy a sunny stroll home.
Diphthong Detective Hunt
Write 2 words with ou / ow:
Write 2 words with oi / oy:
Partner Reading Log: Read 1 (Words) Read 2 (Accuracy) Read 3 (Expression)
Partner Initials:
UFLI Lesson 92 • Decodable Passage 2 of 3
The Brave Hawk at Launch Hill
Name:
Date:
Phonics Focus: au, aw (/aw/) & ew, ue, ui (/oo/) 142 Words
hawk claws launch flew clue fruit
At early dawn, a wild hawk perched high on a lawn fence. The hawk spread its gray wings and looked down at the crawl space near the barn. A gust of raw wind blew through the tall pines, but the brave hawk did not pause.
Drew and Sue had a new glider to launch from the green lawn. “Look at the hawk!” Drew said in an excited voice. “Watch how it can swoop and glide! That gives me a true clue for how to aim our plane.” Drew held the blue string while Sue launched the glider into the cool sky.
The glider flew smooth and high, soaring right past the watchful hawk. The hawk let out a sharp squawk, curved its sharp claws, and drew up into the clouds. Drew and Sue chewed on fresh fruit and cheered for the grand flight.
Diphthong Detective Hunt
Write 2 words with au / aw:
Write 2 words with ew / ue / ui:
Partner Reading Log: Read 1 (Words) Read 2 (Accuracy) Read 3 (Expression)
Partner Initials:
UFLI Lesson 92 • Decodable Passage 3 of 3
The Moon Troop Scoop
Name:
Date:
Phonics Focus: oo (/uː/ & /ʊ/) & Mixed Vowel Teams 145 Words
scoop troop brook stood shrewd point
The scout troop camped near a cool forest brook. When the round moon rose, the troop stood by the wooden cabin to cook stew. Officer Cole took a big wooden spoon and gave each scout a hot scoop of stew in a bowl.
Voyage Hound Fluency Reader UFLI Lesson 92 • Fluency Decodable Reader
The Voyage of the Cloud Hound
Name:
Date:
Fluency Routine: Set timer for 1 minute. Read aloud with accuracy and smooth expression. Track line counts on the right.
Total: 172 Words
Paul and Roy stood on the wooden deck of the small scout boat at dawn. [14]
A cool autumn breeze blew from the south, tossing the blue water into white foam. [29]
Beside them sat Barnaby, a loyal hound who loved to roam on the open bay. [44]
Suddenly, a dark storm cloud flew over the coast and brought heavy rain. [57]
“Look out!” shouted Paul. “The wind might spoil our trip if we do not steer!” [73]
Roy took hold of the wood wheel and kept the bow pointing straight ahead. [87]
High above, a wild hawk used its sharp claws to grip the mast against the gale. [103]
Barnaby let out a loud howl and placed his damp paw right on the deck hatch. [119]
Underneath the hatch was a shiny gold coin that had rolled into a small groove. [134]
“Good boy!” yelled Roy with pure joy. “You found the lost coin from our troop fund!” [150]
Soon the storm blew past, the moon glowed bright, and the crew sailed safely into port. [167]
Fluency Timed Trials (1 Minute Reads) Words Correct Per Minute (WCPM) = Total Words − Errors
Trial Words Read Errors WCPM Accuracy % Expression (1-4) Trial 1 (Cold) Trial 2 (Practice) Trial 3 (Final)
Target Goal: ≥ 85 WCPM with ≥ 95% Accuracy Turn page to complete Comprehension Questions →
UFLI Lesson 92 • Reading Comprehension
Comprehension Check: Cloud Hound
Name:
Score: / 5
Directions: Read each question carefully. Fill in the circle next to the best answer based on “The Voyage of the Cloud Hound.”
1. Where were Paul, Roy, and Barnaby at the beginning of the story?
A In a deep mountain cave
B On the wooden deck of a boat
C At a busy city park
D Inside a warm farmhouse
2. What sudden problem did the crew face while out on the bay?
Vowel Team Check Exit Ticket UFLI Lesson 92 • Student Exit Ticket
Vowel Team Verbal Check
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Oral Reading Check (Read aloud to your teacher) 10 Target Words
Put your finger under each word. Tap and blend the sounds, then read the whole word clearly. Some words are real, and some are silly alien (nonsense) words!
Real Words 5 Words
spoil /oy/
shroud /ow/
brawl /aw/
scoop /oo/
shrewd /oo/
Nonsense Words 5 Words
ploist alien
clound alien
frawt alien
smoop alien
chue alien
Part 2: Vowel Team Match Sort
Write each word from the bank under its matching vowel team sound:
point crowd launch bloom royal crawl
/oy/
/ow/
/aw/
/oo/
Student Self-Rating:
Needs Practice Getting Good Mastered It!
Teacher Verbal Score: ____ / 10
UFLI Lesson 92 • Teacher Assessment Protocol
10-Word Verbal Check Scoring Sheet
Student:
Date:
Administration: Have the student read each word aloud on Page 1. Allow 3-5 seconds per word. Score 1 point for accurate decoding on initial attempt. Check the error column if the student misidentifies the vowel team, blends incorrectly, or alters the word.
# Word Target Team Type Accurate Error Notes & Mispronunciations 1 spoil oi (/oy/) Real 2 shroud ou (/ow/) Real 3 brawl aw (/aw/) Real 4 scoop oo (/oo/) Real 5 shrewd ew (/oo/) Real
Vowel Team Review Teacher Guide UFLI Foundations • Teacher Implementation Guide
Lesson 92: Vowel Team Review 2
30–45 Minutes
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Routine
Concept Mastery: Cumulative review of complex vowel digraphs and diphthongs: oi / oy (/oy/), ou / ow (/ow/), au / aw (/aw/), oo (/uː/ and /ʊ/), and ew / ue / ui (/uː/). Emphasize orthographic positioning rules (internal vs. final position).
Pacing & Lesson Routine
1. Visual Drill (2 min) Slides 1–2
Flash cards for oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, oo, ew, ue, ui. Choral: “Letters? Sound? Keyword?”
2. Auditory Drill (3 min) Dry-Erase
Teacher says sound /oy/. Students repeat sound and write both spellings: “oi in middle, oy at end.”
3. Blending Drill (5 min) Slide 3
Blend 6–8 words with magnetic or digital tiles: hound, spoil, crawl, scoop, shrewd, cloud .
4. Word Work & Chaining (5 min) Slide 5
Chain: coin → join → joint → point → pound → sound → sour → scour . Ask: “What sound changed?”
Auditory Dictation Matrix (Student Slate / Notebooks)
Single Words:
1. clown (/ow/ before n)
2. launch (/aw/ internal)
3. sprout (/ow/ internal)
4. loyal (/oy/ syllable end)
Nonsense Words:
5. floyst (oi rule)
6. frawt (aw before t)
7. smoop (oo digraph)
8. skrew (ew at end)
Dictation Sentence:
“The brave scout drew a map of the round pond.”
Check capitalization, punctuation, and target teams (scout, drew, round).
UFLI Foundations Step 1–8 Routine Alignment Turn page for Differentiation & Answer Keys →
UFLI Lesson 92 • Teacher Reference
Differentiation & Answer Keys
Classroom Keys
Support & Intervention (Tier 2/3)
Continuous Blending: If students stop between sounds (/h/ ... /ou/ ... /nd/), use continuous phoneme singing: “hhhooouuunnddd”.Color Highlighting: Have students highlight vowel teams in yellow before reading the decodable stories.Sound Wall Reference: Point to mouth pictures for /oy/ (rounded to smile) and /ow/ (open to puckered).
