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Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Long i: igh and ie
Two more ways to spell long i: trace night, light and pie, color the igh and ie words, fill in the right team and read a sentence.
- 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
“Three letters, one sound! Read, trace, find and fill in igh and ie words.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2. Read and trace night light
- 3. Color every word with igh or ie
- 4. Write igh or ie to finish each word
- Tip: The gh in igh is silent. You only hear the i.
- 5. Read the sentence. Trace the igh and ie words.
- At night I tried to tie my shoe.
- 6. Draw a pie in the night sky
Words on this sheet
pietiehighliefitsitrightratdietripcriedtrieddidsightfightcatbrcr
Teacher tip
igh is three letters for one sound. Highlight it.
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 it in a small reading group so you can hear each child sound out a few words.
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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