Vowel Teams OI and OY
Decode words with the oi vowel team
Recognize the /oy/ sound in middle of words
Read simple oi words with confidence
“The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 15:30 (WEB)The word 'rejoices' contains the oi sound, helping children connect phonics to God's word
Gather students and review previous day's vowel team lesson. Show picture of an oil can and coin to introduce today's sound.
Explain that oi usually appears in the middle of words like 'point', 'coin', and 'oil'. Demonstrate how to sound out these words slowly.
Students build and read oi words using letter tiles
Simpler: Provide word cards to match
Challenge: Have students create their own oi words
Review the words learned and celebrate their reading progress
Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to read and understand your wonderful words.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about oy words at the end of words!
“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”
— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Clap the syllables of the verse while emphasizing the oy sound
Today focuses on oi vowel team in the middle of words
Blending sounds smoothly can be challenging
Confidence in sounding out oi words
Great job completing today's lesson!