Why does ow have two sounds?

Ow can say the sound in cow or the long o in snow. The ou or ow sort asks children to circle the ow words that say long o, which helps them try both sounds when reading a new word (RF.2.3.E).

When do you use oi and when oy?

Oi usually comes in the middle of a word, like coin and soil, and oy at the end, like toy and enjoy. Children trace this rule, then use it to finish words.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All seven diphthong sheets have an answer key.

What vowel skills do 2nd graders work on?

2nd graders tell long and short vowels apart in one syllable words, learn the common vowel team spellings, and read two syllable words with long vowels (RF.2.3.A to RF.2.3.C). They also meet spellings that make the same sound in different ways, like er, ir and ur.

What is the difference between a vowel team and a diphthong?

A vowel team is two letters that work together for one vowel sound, like ai in snail or ee in sheep. A diphthong is a vowel sound that slides as you say it, like ou in shout or oy in boy. The diphthong pages also include au and aw and the two sounds of oo, as in moon and book.

Which long vowel spelling should my child use?

Some patterns have a favorite spot in a word. Ay and oy usually come at the end, as in play and toy, while ai and oi come in the middle, as in rain and coin. The sort pages help children notice these patterns, and the sentence pages give practice choosing the right spelling.

2nd Grade Diphthongs Worksheets

Ages 7-8 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable diphthongs worksheets for 2nd grade students (Ages 7-8). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

2nd Grade Reading Vowels Diphthongs Clear All

Au or Aw Words

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Diphthong Sentences, Pick the Spelling

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Diphthong Story, Find and Sort

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Long Oo or Short Oo Sort

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Oi or Oy, Where Does It Go

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Ou or Ow Word Sort

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Vowel Diphthongs Review

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sliding sounds in out and cow, coin and boy, and the sound in August and saw. The set also covers the two sounds of oo, as in moon and book.

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2nd Grade Diphthongs Worksheets

Au or Aw Words

Diphthong Sentences, Pick the Spelling

Diphthong Story, Find and Sort

Long Oo or Short Oo Sort

Oi or Oy, Where Does It Go

Ou or Ow Word Sort

Vowel Diphthongs Review

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vowel sounds are on these sheets?

Why does ow have two sounds?

When do you use oi and when oy?

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

What vowel skills do 2nd graders work on?

What is the difference between a vowel team and a diphthong?

Which long vowel spelling should my child use?

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