Long vowel o. Long vowel o with different spelling patterns. Spelling rules

Long Vowel "ō" Spelling Patterns 1. "o" Simple "o" that sounds like "ō". Examples: no, go, so, rose 2. "o_e" "Magic e" or silent "e" pattern where "e" makes the "o" say its name. Examples: home, robe, rope, joke 3. "oa" "oa" in the middle of words to make the "ō" sound. Examples: boat, goat, oats, coat 4. "ow" "ow" making the long "ō" sound (not the "ow!" sound as in "cow"). Examples: snow, row, blow, grow 5. "oe" "oe" spelling for "ō", usually at the end. Examples: toe, Joe, woe, doe 6. "o" in open syllables When "o" is in an open syllable (ends in a vowel sound), it often says "ō". #spellingrules #longvowels #longovowel #learntoread #phonicslessons