Long vs Short Vowels Worksheet

Grades
2
Standards
RF.2.3.A
RF.2.3
Formats
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About the "Long vs Short Vowels" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet titled "Long vs Short Vowels" is designed to help young learners identify and differentiate between long and short vowel sounds in words. The worksheet presents a list of common words, and students are required to mark whether the vowel sound in each word is long or short. This engaging activity aims to reinforce the concept of vowel sounds, a fundamental aspect of reading and spelling.

By actively participating in this exercise, students can develop their phonemic awareness and improve their ability to recognize and distinguish between different vowel sounds. This skill is crucial for reading fluency and comprehension, as well as for developing strong spelling abilities.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identifying long and short vowel sounds in words
  • Developing phonemic awareness
  • Improving reading and spelling skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Understand the distinction between long and short vowel sounds
  • Recognize different vowel sounds in spoken and written words

Psychomotor

  • Practice marking or circling the appropriate vowel sound
  • Develop fine motor skills through writing and marking activities

Affective

  • Build confidence in identifying vowel sounds
  • Foster a positive attitude towards learning phonics and reading

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers or teachers during the activity
  • Discuss and share findings related to vowel sounds

Tags

Long vowels, short vowels, phonemic awareness, reading skills, spelling skills, phonics, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jessica Campbell
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Illustrated by: Sean Hnedak

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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