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Long Vowel Sounds "i-e"
In this long vowel sounds "i-e" worksheet, 2nd graders look at four pictures, read the clues and guess what the word is that fits the "i-e" pattern.
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Words and pictures: Long "ai" Vowel Sounds
In this words and pictures: long "ai" vowel sounds worksheet, students look at four pictures, read the clues and write the "ai" word on the line.
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Vocabulary Building Activity - Long Vowels
In this vocabulary building worksheet, 1st graders write a list of 5 long vowel works as the teacher dictates them. They unscramble the words and complete an "Eagle Eye" activity. They examine a vocabulary word and a list of words that...
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Long vowel words
In this long vowel words activity, students cut out word cards that contain long vowel words with and without pictures. Students cut out 24 word cards.
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Long Vowel Word Cards- Silent E Ending
For this vocabulary/spelling worksheet, students cut apart and study 21 word cards. All words have a long vowel and the silent e, which is highlighted.
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Long Vowel rule: Silent Ee
In this long vowel practice instructional activity, students read 9 sentences and then fill in the blanks in each sentence with the cvc word that matches the pictures.
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Long Vowel Rule: Silent Ee
For this long vowel practice worksheet, students read 9 sentences and then fill in the blanks in each sentence with the cvc word that matches the pictures.
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Long Vowel "a"
In this long vowel "a" worksheet, students practice their phonics skills as they examine 6 pictures and matching words that feature the letter. Students bracket the letter in each of 5 words. An example is included.
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Long Vowel Sounds "ay"
In this long vowel sounds "ay" instructional activity, students look at four pictures, read the clues, guess what the "ay" word is and write it on the line.
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Short 'A' and Phoneme Blending
Have your class explore the short /a/ sound. They will pronounce isolated consonant and short /a/ sounds and then blend the sounds to make a word. An assessment sheet is provided.
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Short Vowel Sounds: Listening Exercise
In this CVC pattern words worksheet, learners examine eight pictures, say the name of each picture, and use the provided letters to spell the words. Pupils also write a sentence using as many of the eight words as they can.
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The ai Sound
There are multiple vowels that make the /ai/ sound within words; show your learners three of them in this spelling instructional activity. They look at some examples, then complete three sets of words by adding in the vowels to make this...
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The oo Sound
These letter sets all make the /oo/ sound; learners sort single-syllable words into four spelling patterns, writing each. This visual learning exercise has all the words inside a moon and the various spelling patterns inside stars....
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The ai and ar Sounds
These words sound the same but are spelled differently, giving scholars a chance to practice spelling patterns and rhyming words. First they read that the /ai/ vowel sound can be made with three different spellings. Learners label three...
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The oa Sound
Explore spelling patterns with this multi-step worksheet featuring the /oa/ sound. Learners read a brief introduction explaining that this sound can be achieved by three different vowel combinations. They complete a different...
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Nature Walk: Extra Support Lessons (Theme 2)
Reinforce concepts such as long vowels, spelling patterns, sound clusters, double-final consonants, and syllables with a nature-themed unit. Through a series of extra support lessons, learners compare and contrast using a...
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Connect the Rhymes
Connect these rhyming images. There are two sets of six familiar pictures here, and scholars draw a line from the left objects to their rhyming partners on the right. The images may be difficult for learners to identify, so be sure this...
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Themed Rhymes
Familiar sing-along rhymes about rain help scholars with phonemic awareness. They read the poems and write rhymes for four words. The clue here? Each of the words is out of one of the sing-along rhymes! Learners read a final poem about...
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The ee Sound
When two vowels take a walk, the first one does the talking! Scholars see this motto put to use as they study the /ee/ sound in various spelling patterns. Learners read a short introduction on this concept before reading several example...
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ai Sound
Here is a well-designed presentation for young readers on the ai vowel blend sound. Nice photographs, graphics, and text are embedded in the slides along with lots of examples for practice.
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The ee and ie Sounds
Put to use the old saying, "When two vowels go a walking, the first one does the talking." Scholars focus on the /ee/ and /ie/ sounds and spelling patterns that create them. First, they label four pictures with the ea...
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The oa, oy, and ow Sounds
Focus on the vowel sounds /oa/, /oy/, and /ow/ in this spelling patterns worksheet. The sounds are split into three sections, with learners observing how each can be spelled differently in familiar words. They write words beneath...
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The oo Sounds
Investigate spelling patterns that make the /oo/ sound in this labeling worksheet. Scholars read a brief introduction explaining the different vowel pairings that make the long /oo/ sound, along with word examples. Then, they...
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The or Sound
Before using this vowel sounds crossword activity, be forewarned that the pronunciation here is based on British English, and will be confusing for American English speakers. Learners focus on the /or/ sound, examining five spelling...