1. Looking at ‘oo’ sounds An interactive activity

2. My name is Hoot and today we are going to look at words that have ‘oo’ sounds.

3. ‘Oo’ is a sound I like to use a lot – Too wit too woo!

4. The ‘oo’ sound changes. Sometimes it has a long ‘oo’ sound, like in the word ‘school’, and sometimes it has a short ‘oo’ sound that sounds like an ‘u’ sound, like in the word ‘book’. It can be a little confusing but it’s easy when you practice. Let’s play a game!

5. Which one of these words has a long ‘oo’ sound? look toolhood

6. Which one of these words has a short ‘oo’ sound? pool bookboom

7. Which one of these words has a long ‘oo’ sound? cook goodfood

8. Which one of these words has a short ‘oo’ sound? scho ol zoomwood

9. These words have a long ‘oo’ sound. Can you think of any more? tool boom pool food zoom scho ol

10. These words have a short ‘oo’ sound. Can you think of any more? look hood book cook good wood

11. I hope you have enjoyed learning about ‘oo’ sounds Too wit too woo!

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