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Short vs Long Vowels Worksheet

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2
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RF.2.3.A
RF.2.3
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About the "Long and Short Vowels" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet is designed to help students identify long and short vowel sounds in words. It provides a list of words for students to read out loud and determine whether the vowel sound in each word is long or short. The worksheet includes a table where students can sort the words into long or short vowel categories.

This worksheet is an excellent resource for reinforcing the essential skill of recognizing vowel sounds, which is crucial for reading and spelling proficiency. By actively engaging with the material, students can develop a deeper understanding of vowel patterns and improve their overall phonemic awareness.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Ability to distinguish between long and short vowel sounds in words.
  • Phonemic awareness skills, which are essential for reading and spelling.
  • Categorization and sorting skills by placing words into the appropriate long or short vowel group.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Understand the difference between long and short vowel sounds.
  • Develop phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Improve reading comprehension by recognizing vowel patterns.

Psychomotor

  • Practice reading words out loud to identify vowel sounds.
  • Develop fine motor skills by writing or typing words in the appropriate category.

Affective

  • Build confidence in identifying and categorizing vowel sounds.
  • Develop a positive attitude towards learning and practicing phonics skills.

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers or teachers by discussing and comparing vowel sound identification.
  • Develop active listening skills by carefully attending to vowel sounds in words.

Tags

Long Vowels, Short Vowels, Phonemic Awareness, Reading Skills, Spelling Skills, Vowel Sounds, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.2.3.a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.

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Grade Levels:

Grade 2

Subjects:

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