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 Thank You For Downloading
Diphthong “OU” Phonics Reader!
“Hey Teachers! This is a huge product to give away, but I
really wanted to get it out to teachers/homeschoolers
so they could see how fun and effective these
Phonics Readers really are!”
I created this product for my beginning and struggling readers. I
wanted them to practice the diphthong sounds after I introduce
them. I also wanted these emergent readers to be somewhat
interactive. That’s why I’ve included a question about the pictures
on every page. The pictures are arranged in a silly way and the
questions don’t always have an easy answer. The questions will
spark conversations between teacher and student or between
students partnering together which develops comprehension
skills. I’ve also included an activity page at the end of every book
that requires students to go back into the book to spell the
words that they’ve been reading.
I hope your students enjoy this fun interactive reader!

Here is what’s included:

1 - “OU” Pre-Test (Student and Teacher Pages)

1 - “OU” Post-Test (Student and Teacher Pages)
8 – Page Colored Emergent Reader with Activity Pages
8 – Page B/W Emergent Reader with Activity Pages

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 Printing and Assembly
Print the colored or black and white pages on both sides of the paper. Cut the
page in half (5 ½ inches on long side) then place 2 staples on the left side. Now
you’re ready to go!

One print gives you two books.

Print in color or black and white.

Print on both sides of paper
Flip on long edge..
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 How To Create STRATEGY GROUPS:

Step 1: Assess the students in need

Student Copy Teacher Copy by using the Pre-Test.
Make one copy – Students will Make enough copies for the students you
read from this copy. would like to assess.
Step 2: For students that qualify for
your strategy group, make copies of
the Emergent Reader for the target
sound.

Step 3: Pull your strategy group and

listen as students read the Emergent
Reader. Students enjoy answering the
questions on every page. Allow them to
write on the page if possible.
Have them read it several times. You
can do this by having them read to you,
a buddy and by sending it home to be
read to parents.

Step 4: Allow students in group to

complete the activity pages at the end
While the student is reading the words on of the book.
the list, use the teacher copy to record
mistakes. If the student doesn’t get 9 of Step 5: When you feel that students are
the words correct on either the real
ready, assess them using the post test.
word portion, or the nonsense word
portion, they could probably use a
With adequate practice, student should
strategy group. pass the post test.
If they do not, they will need to practice
the Emergent Reader again.
 I Can Read!
ou Words
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Name ______________________
I Can Read!
ou Words

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Name ______________________
 Look at the couch.
See the flour.
Is the flour in the couch?

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Where is the flour? _____________________________
Look at the couch.
See the flour.
Is the flour in the couch?

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Where is the flour? _____________________________
 See the mouth.
Look at the house.
Is the mouth on the house?

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Where is the house? _____________________________
See the mouth.
Look at the house.
Is the mouth on the house?

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Where is the house? _____________________________
 Look at the hound.
See the mouse.
Is the mouse on the hound?

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Where is the mouse? _____________________________
Look at the hound.
See the mouse.
Is the mouse on the hound?

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Where is the mouse? _____________________________
 See the cloud.
Look at the snout.
Is the snout in the cloud?

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Where is the snout? _____________________________
See the cloud.
Look at the snout.
Is the snout in the cloud?

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Where is the snout? _____________________________
 Look at the sprout.
See the pound.
Is the pound behind the sprout?

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Where is the pound? _____________________________
Look at the sprout.
See the pound.
Is the pound behind the sprout?

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Where is the pound? _____________________________
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words
© Carrie Lutz
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words

© Carrie Lutz
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words
 I Can Read!
ou Words
© Carrie Lutz
Name ______________________
I Can Read!
ou Words

© Carrie Lutz
Name ______________________
 Look at the couch.
See the flour.
Is the flour in the couch? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the flour? _____________________________
Look at the couch.
See the flour.
Is the flour in the couch? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the flour? _____________________________
 See the mouth.
Look at the house.
Is the mouth on the house? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the house? _____________________________
See the mouth.
Look at the house.
Is the mouth on the house? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the house? _____________________________
 Look at the hound.
See the mouse.
Is the mouse on the hound? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the mouse? _____________________________
Look at the hound.
See the mouse.
Is the mouse on the hound? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the mouse? _____________________________
See the cloud.
Look at the snout.
Is the snout in the cloud? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the snout? _____________________________
See the cloud.
Look at the snout.
Is the snout in the cloud? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the snout? _____________________________
Look at the sprout.
See the pound.
Is the pound behind the sprout? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the pound? _____________________________
Look at the sprout.
See the pound.
Is the pound behind the sprout? _____

© Carrie Lutz
Where is the pound? _____________________________
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words
© Carrie Lutz
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words

© Carrie Lutz
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words
© Carrie Lutz
Write the word for each picture.
I Can
Read!
ou
Words

© Carrie Lutz
 Student Copy
Pre -Test
ou Words
Real Words
Nonsense Words
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Teacher Copy Teacher Copy
Name ________________________ Date ___________ Name ________________________ Date ___________

Pre-Test Pre-Test
ou Words
Strategy Group Needed if student gets
ou Words
Strategy Group Needed if student gets
Real Words less than 9 correct in any category. Real Words less than 9 correct in any category.

ouch pound count ouch pound count

hound mouse sprout hound mouse sprout
shout mound south shout mound south
bounce flour house bounce flour house
Total Correct _______ Total Correct _______

Nonsense Words Nonsense Words

jouse bouch croun jouse bouch croun

oup loum foud oup loum foud
kound thoup shoud kound thoup shoud
outh flouch souch outh flouch souch
 Strategy Group Needed Total Correct _______  Strategy Group Needed Total Correct _______
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 Student Copy
Post-Test
ou Words
Real Words
Nonsense Words
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Teacher Copy Name ________________________ Date ___________ Teacher Copy Name ________________________ Date ___________

Post-Test Post-Test
ou Words
Students should remain in strategy group if
ou Words
Students should remain in strategy group if
Real Words they get less than 9 correct in any category.. Real Words they get less than 9 correct in any category..

foul hound sprout foul hound sprout

sour proud spout sour proud spout
bounce snout pouch bounce snout pouch
cloud mount stout cloud mount stout
Total Correct _______ Total Correct _______

Nonsense Words Nonsense Words

flouch thoup loum flouch thoup loum

bouch croun foud bouch croun foud
shoud souch outh shoud souch outh
kound oup jouse kound oup jouse
 Strategy Group Needed Total Correct _______  Strategy Group Needed Total Correct _______
Carrie Lutz©2016