Task Description:
The task is to identify words in which the underlined letter(s) represent
long vowels (as opposed to short vowels). The instructions provide examples for each type of vowel sound:
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Long "a": as in cake
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Long "e": as in tree
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Long "i": as in mice
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Long "o": as in rose
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Long "u": as in cube
Solution Approach:
1.
Understand Long Vowels:
- A long vowel sounds like the name of the letter itself.
- Examples:
- Long "a" = /eɪ/ (as in "cake")
- Long "e" = /iː/ (as in "tree")
- Long "i" = /aɪ/ (as in "mice")
- Long "o" = /oʊ/ (as in "rose")
- Long "u" = /juː/ (as in "cube")
2.
Identify Underlined Letters:
- For each word, determine if the underlined letter represents a
long vowel sound.
3.
Circle Words with Long Vowels:
- Circle the words where the underlined letter produces a long vowel sound.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
#### Column 1:
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snow: The underlined "o" makes the /oʊ/ sound (long "o").
Circle it.
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frog: The underlined "o" makes the /ɒ/ sound (short "o").
Do not circle.
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apple: The underlined "a" makes the /æ/ sound (short "a").
Do not circle.
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music: The underlined "u" makes the /juː/ sound (long "u").
Circle it.
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cold: The underlined "o" makes the /oʊ/ sound (long "o").
Circle it.
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pig: The underlined "i" makes the /ɪ/ sound (short "i").
Do not circle.
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wave: The underlined "a" makes the /eɪ/ sound (long "a").
Circle it.
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bug: The underlined "u" makes the /ʌ/ sound (short "u").
Do not circle.
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feet: The underlined "ee" makes the /iː/ sound (long "e").
Circle it.
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light: The underlined "i" makes the /aɪ/ sound (long "i").
Circle it.
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jump: The underlined "u" makes the /ʌ/ sound (short "u").
Do not circle.
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ride: The underlined "i" makes the /aɪ/ sound (long "i").
Circle it.
#### Column 2:
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sing: The underlined "i" makes the /ɪ/ sound (short "i").
Do not circle.
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fat: The underlined "a" makes the /æ/ sound (short "a").
Do not circle.
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bone: The underlined "o" makes the /oʊ/ sound (long "o").
Circle it.
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tent: The underlined "e" makes the /ɛ/ sound (short "e").
Do not circle.
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grape: The underlined "a" makes the /eɪ/ sound (long "a").
Circle it.
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sew: The underlined "ew" makes the /uː/ sound (long "u").
Circle it.
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sheep: The underlined "ee" makes the /iː/ sound (long "e").
Circle it.
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cage: The underlined "a" makes the /eɪ/ sound (long "a").
Circle it.
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truck: The underlined "u" makes the /ʌ/ sound (short "u").
Do not circle.
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cat: The underlined "a" makes the /æ/ sound (short "a").
Do not circle.
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cute: The underlined "u" makes the /juː/ sound (long "u").
Circle it.
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song: The underlined "o" makes the /ɔ/ sound (short "o").
Do not circle.
Final Answer:
Circle the following words:
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Column 1: snow, music, cold, wave, feet, light, ride
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Column 2: bone, grape, sew, sheep, cage, cute
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{snow, music, cold, wave, feet, light, ride, bone, grape, sew, sheep, cage, cute}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of long vowel and short vowel worksheet.
