Develop better handwriting while learning to spell: ow - longer words.
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The ow spelling is used to represent the sound /ou/ in longer words, especially before the endings el and er. It also appears at the end of words or syllables. Examples include:
- cower – I cower in fear.
- flower – The gardener picked a beautiful flower.
To reinforce this pattern, try a spelling activity or game with these words and see how many you can spell correctly!
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Learn more in Unit 15. Spelling choices for /ou/ sound: ou, ow
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