Boost phonics skills with this Science of Reading-aligned OI & OY Diphthong Worksheets and Reading Passages resource. Designed for 2nd–5th grade, this comprehensive pack includes explicit spelling worksheets, engaging passages, and differentiated word sorts to help students confidently master the /oi/ sound and understand when to use oi and oy. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, intervention, whole-class instruction, and revision.
 
FEATURES:
Explicit Worksheets – pattern recognition grid, rule writing, editing practice, sentence writing, and targeted oi/oy application
3 Reading Passages – one OI-focused, one OY-focused, and one mixed revision passage to strengthen decoding within meaningful texts.
Follow-Up Activities – comprehension questions, word hunts, sorting, sentence writing, and drawing responses to connect phonics and comprehension.
2 Differentiated Word Sorts – targeted revision activities that reinforce visual pattern recognition and the positional spelling rule.
Anchor Chart – clear, classroom-ready display explaining the OI & OY sound and spelling pattern.
Teacher Guide – concise overview and teaching suggestions to support instruction.
Answer Keys Included – simple marking support to save preparation time.
 
WORKSHEETS
The spelling worksheets provide structured, explicit practice. Students:
Identify OI and OY words in a grid
Write the spelling rule
Correct misspelled words
Write sentences using OI and OY
Apply the rule in context through targeted revision sentences
These activities move students from recognition to independent application.
 
READING PASSAGE
Students read through the passage to find OI & OY. Students then complete the supporting page to list the words they identified, answer the comprehension questions, use them in a sentence and then show they have comprehended the text by drawing a picture.
 
WORD SORTS
The Word Sorts activity involves students sorting words into two categories based on the 'OI' and 'OY' spelling patterns. This activity features two differentiated word sorts, making it suitable for various learning levels and perfect for revision.
 
Perfect for:
Reading Centers / Rotations
Explicit instruction and whole class
Decodable Phonics programs
Revision
Intervention
Homework programs