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Variant vowels are vowel sounds that don't fit into typical long or short patterns, like 'aw' (saw) or 'ou' (cloud). This 3rd Grade English lesson builds the skill Decode Multisyllabic Words with a concept card and practice.

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"Read Words with Variant Vowels" is a 3rd Grade English lesson in the Phonics & Multisyllabic Words unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Read Words with Variant Vowels

3rd Grade English practice: Which word contains a variant vowel sound: 'cat', 'book', 'bike'. Part of phonics (Phonics & Multisyllabic Words).

~9 min

Variant vowels are vowel sounds that don't fit into typical long or short patterns, like 'aw' (saw) or 'ou' (cloud).