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Long o Spellings: o_e, oa, ow
Twelve long o words to sort by spelling: o_e (home, stone), oa (toast, coach) and ow (crow, elbow).
Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Long i Spellings: i_e, igh, y
Twelve long i words to sort by spelling: i_e (bike, slide), igh (flight, sigh) and y (dry, spy).
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Long vowels
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Long vowel sounds, Magic e, Vowel teams, Spelling choices
What kids do
“Read each word. How is the long i spelled? Write it in the right column.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Long i can be spelled i_e (bike), igh (night) or y at the end of a short word (fly).
Words on this sheet
ninebikesmiledryshyspythighflightsighighslidefrightfry
Teacher tip
y says long i at the end of short words like dry.
How to use it
- Read the words out loud and listen for the vowel saying its name.
- Use a vowel team anchor chart while kids work.
- Use the sheet as a quick check after you teach the sound, then reteach in a small group.
Watch for
Kids who add an e to every word. Ask them to read the word both ways.
Talk about it
- How do you know this vowel is long?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a vowel team poster with words kids find in their reading.
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