Vowel Team (Diphthongs) Pocket Chart Sorting Activity

This sorting activity has been designed and created by an experienced teacher to help students practice their knowledge of different diphthongs. The diphthongs included in this sorting activity are:

• ow as in cow
• ou as in loud
• oi as in coin
• oy as in toy
• aw as in claw
• au as in sauce
• ue as in blue
• ew as in news
• oo as in stool

Pocket Charts for the Classroom

This resource has been created specifically for use in a pocket chart. A pocket chart is a versatile and practical tool that educators use to enhance learning. They consist of a durable fabric and plastic material with rows and columns of pockets where cards or other visual aids can be inserted. One effective way to use pocket charts is to complete a sorting activity with the whole class or in small group settings.

Don’t have a pocket chart? That’s okay – this diphthong sorting activity works just as well on any flat surface, such as a large desk or the ground!

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This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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