# Cycle 178

## 178.1 Letter Combinations

#### Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces the “minor sound” of the letter combination *ow* as in *cow*. This is called the “minor sound” because the *ow* letter combination usually makes the /ō/ sound, but it can also sometimes make the /ăʊ/ sounds as in the words in this task.

## 178.7 Word Parts

#### Purpose and Procedure

This task introduces students to the *ex-* beginning*.*