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 based on the provided examples.
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" sounds like /oʊ/ (as in "rose").
Circle it.
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frog: The underlined "o" sounds like /ɒ/ (short "o"). Do not circle.
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apple: The underlined "a" sounds like /æ/ (short "a"). Do not circle.
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music: The underlined "u" sounds like /juː/ (as in "cube").
Circle it.
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cold: The underlined "o" sounds like /oʊ/ (as in "rose").
Circle it.
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pig: The underlined "i" sounds like /ɪ/ (short "i"). Do not circle.
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wave: The underlined "a" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "cake").
Circle it.
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bug: The underlined "u" sounds like /ʌ/ (short "u"). Do not circle.
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feet: The underlined "ee" sounds like /iː/ (as in "tree").
Circle it.
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light: The underlined "i" sounds like /aɪ/ (as in "mice").
Circle it.
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jump: The underlined "u" sounds like /ʌ/ (short "u"). Do not circle.
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ride: The underlined "i" sounds like /aɪ/ (as in "mice").
Circle it.
#### Column 2:
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sing: The underlined "i" sounds like /aɪ/ (as in "mice").
Circle it.
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fat: The underlined "a" sounds like /æ/ (short "a"). Do not circle.
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bone: The underlined "o" sounds like /oʊ/ (as in "rose").
Circle it.
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tent: The underlined "e" sounds like /iː/ (as in "tree").
Circle it.
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grape: The underlined "a" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "cake").
Circle it.
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sew: The underlined "ew" sounds like /uː/ (as in "cube").
Circle it.
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sheep: The underlined "ee" sounds like /iː/ (as in "tree").
Circle it.
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cage: The underlined "a" sounds like /eɪ/ (as in "cake").
Circle it.
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truck: The underlined "u" sounds like /ʌ/ (short "u"). Do not circle.
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cat: The underlined "a" sounds like /æ/ (short "a"). Do not circle.
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cute: The underlined "u" sounds like /juː/ (as in "cube").
Circle it.
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song: The underlined "o" sounds like /oʊ/ (as in "rose").
Circle it.
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: sing, bone, tent, grape, sew, sheep, cage, cute, song
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{snow, music, cold, wave, feet, light, ride, sing, bone, tent, grape, sew, sheep, cage, cute, song}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of long vowels and short vowels worksheet.
