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Long and Short Vowel Sounds Worksheet

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  • RF.2.4
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About the "Long and Short Vowel Sounds" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet is designed to help children learn and practice identifying long and short vowel sounds in words. It presents a series of fill-in-the-blank exercises where students must choose the correct word with the appropriate vowel sound based on the given vowel sound cue in parentheses.

The worksheet covers a variety of common words containing both long and short vowel sounds, allowing learners to reinforce their understanding of these fundamental concepts in phonics and reading comprehension. Its engaging format encourages active participation and makes learning vowel sounds an enjoyable experience.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Distinguishing between long and short vowel sounds in words
  • Developing phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Enhancing reading comprehension and fluency
  • Building vocabulary through exposure to various words

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Identify long and short vowel sounds in words
  • Understand the relationship between vowel sounds and word meaning
  • Apply knowledge of vowel sounds to decode unfamiliar words

Psychomotor

  • Practice writing and spelling words with different vowel sounds
  • Develop fine motor skills through handwriting exercises

Affective

  • Build confidence in reading and spelling abilities
  • Foster a positive attitude towards learning phonics

Interpersonal/Social

  • Engage in collaborative learning activities with peers or teachers
  • Develop communication skills by discussing and explaining vowel sounds

Tags:

long vowel sounds, short vowel sounds, phonics, reading comprehension, vowel sounds, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.2.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.2.4.c
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

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