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Y as a Vowel
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Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Two Sounds of oo
Twelve oo words to read out loud and sort by sound: book, look and foot, or moon, food and zoo.
- 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 out loud. Does oo sound like book or like moon? Write it in that column.”
Words on this sheet
bookgoodroomwoodbootfoodlookzoofootcookmoonspoon
Teacher tip
Read each word out loud. Book and moon sound different.
How to use it
- Show the magic e with a wand: tap the e and the vowel says its name.
- Write the long vowel spellings for one sound side by side on the board.
- Use it in a small reading group so you can hear each child sound out a few words.
Watch for
Vowel team rules have exceptions, like bread and head. Treat them as words to remember.
Talk about it
- What happens to cap when we add an e?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Write a silly long vowel sentence, like a goat in a boat.
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