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The "oi" Sound

Welcome back to Read Not Guess. Today we’re going to work on the “oi” sound like in the words “oil” or “coin.”


Both parent and child will need to be able to see the screen.


Let’s get started.


Today’s Letter Sounds


Explain to your child that the "oi” letter combination makes the same sound as the word “toy.” Have them point to the letters as they read the word “boil:”


b oi l

b oil

boil


Let’s try some more:


br oi l

br oil

broil


And:


c oi n

c oin

coin


And:


j oi n

j oin

join


And:


p oi n t

point


Now finish with a couple harder ones:


t oi let

toilet


And:


n oi sy

noisy


Silly Sentences


See if your child can read these:


Please don't raise your voice.


Where were you? Were you avoiding me?


Cake or muffin? There's no wrong choice.


If they stumble with these, have them keep practicing.


That’s it for today. We’ll see you next time.

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