Sample Words From List
closely
suppose
soapy
bureau
Europe
decode
awoke
pony
lonely
robot
compose
owner
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They have the long o sound.
Why is Europe capitalized?
Because it is a proper noun.
Can you think of two meanings for the word loafer?
(noun) a type of shoe
(noun) a person who takes it easy
Can you think of two meanings for the word bureau?
(noun) a chest of drawers
(noun) a department or office for a specific kind of work
How might we sort these words?
By the long o sound and whether it is in the first or second syllable.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
Why are bureau and Europe oddballs?
Because Europe does not have a long o sound and bureau has the long o sound but it has no o.