Which patterns are on these sheets?

Long a is spelled a_e, ai and ay, and long e is ee, ea and y. Long i is i_e, igh, y and ie, long o is o_e, oa and ow, and long u is u_e, ew and ue.

How do I help my child remember which pattern a word uses?

Sort first, then read the columns aloud. Children start to notice that ay and ow often end a word while ai and oa sit in the middle. The sentence pages then give practice picking the right word.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All ten long vowel pattern sheets 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 Vowel Spelling Patterns Worksheets

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

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Grade2nd Grade

TopicVowels

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Frequently Asked Questions

They are the letter groups that spell a long vowel sound, like ai and ay for long a or igh and ie for long i. Knowing them helps children read and spell words they have not seen before (RF.2.3.B).

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