How does splitting a word help my child read it?

Breaking a long word into two parts turns it into two short words to read. Children find the vowel in each part, say each syllable, then blend them (RF.2.3.C).

When does y say long e and when long i?

At the end of a two syllable word, y usually says long e, as in happy and story. In some words with the stress at the end, like July and reply, it says long i.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All three 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 Vowels in Longer Words Worksheets

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Two Syllable Long Vowel Words

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Y as Long E or Long I in Longer Words

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An open syllable ends with a vowel, and that vowel usually says its name. In tiger, the first syllable ti ends in i, so the i is long. The open syllables page has children split twelve words like this.

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