Vowel Diphthong Sorter Answer Key

Strengthen phonics and pattern recognition with this diphthong sorting worksheet. Students read each word and decide whether it belongs in the oi/oy group or the ou/ow group, helping them categorize vowel patterns and decode words more efficiently.

Key Learning Objectives
• Skill Focus: Sorting words by diphthong spelling patterns
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Develops categorization and comparison skills
• Curriculum Tie-In: Supports phonics instruction, vowel team identification, and decoding
• Application Type: Hands-on word sorting that reinforces spelling patterns

Teacher & Parent Features
• Strengthens memory through written categorization
• Builds decoding fluency with repeated pattern exposure
• Supports foundational phonics mastery
• Ideal for small groups, literacy centers, or independent work

This printable diphthong sorter helps students clearly distinguish similar sound-spelling patterns while building confidence in word analysis.

This worksheet is part of our Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets collection.