Why circle the long vowel letters?

It shows children which letters make the long sound, like ai in trail or igh in bright. Seeing the pattern helps with the spelling pattern sheets that come next.

How should my child sort the words?

Read each word aloud, listen to the vowel, and decide if it says its name. Cross the word off the bank after writing it, so none are missed.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All five long and short vowel sorts have an answer key.

What vowel skills do 2nd graders work on?

2nd graders tell long and short vowels apart in one syllable words, learn the common vowel team spellings, and read two syllable words with long vowels (RF.2.3.A to RF.2.3.C). They also meet spellings that make the same sound in different ways, like er, ir and ur.

What is the difference between a vowel team and a diphthong?

A vowel team is two letters that work together for one vowel sound, like ai in snail or ee in sheep. A diphthong is a vowel sound that slides as you say it, like ou in shout or oy in boy. The diphthong pages also include au and aw and the two sounds of oo, as in moon and book.

Which long vowel spelling should my child use?

Some patterns have a favorite spot in a word. Ay and oy usually come at the end, as in play and toy, while ai and oi come in the middle, as in rain and coin. The sort pages help children notice these patterns, and the sentence pages give practice choosing the right spelling.

2nd Grade Long and Short Vowels Worksheets

Ages 7-8 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Grade2nd Grade

TopicVowels

Long or Short Vowel Word Check

GradeGrades 1 & 2

TopicVowels

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Explore all of our 2nd grade vowels worksheets, covering long and short vowels, long vowel spelling patterns, r-controlled vowels, diphthongs, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They tell long and short vowels apart when reading one syllable words (RF.2.3.A), including words with blends and vowel teams like splash, waist and green.

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