Spell words with variant vowels: oo, ou, ow, ea
Free printable Grade 3 English worksheet for "Spell words with variant vowels: oo, ou, ow, ea" — practice variant, diphthong, and r vowel patterns (reading foundations). No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet focuses on spelling and recognizing words with variant vowel patterns, including oo, ou, ow, and ea. Teachers can use it to reinforce students' understanding of diphthongs and vowel combinations in a reading foundations curriculum. It supports medium-difficulty practice for Grade 3 learners to improve decoding and spelling skills.
Learning objectives
- Identify and read words containing variant vowel patterns: oo, ou, ow, and ea
- Spell words correctly using the vowel patterns oo, ou, ow, and ea
- Differentiate between vowel sounds in words with diphthongs and r-controlled vowels
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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), covering Variant, diphthong, and r vowel patterns.
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