Distinguish Between Words with Long E and Short E - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Long and Short Vowels
In the "Distinguish Between Words with Long E and Short E" lesson, second-grade students embark on a fascinating journey through the world of phonics, focusing on long and short vowel sounds, specifically the letter E. This engaging lesson is a key part of the broader Phonics unit on Long and Short Vowels, designed to build foundational reading and pronunciation skills that are critical for young learners.
Students will start with the "Letter E" activity, where they will be introduced to the differences between the long E sound, as in "beet," and the short E sound, as in "bet. " This foundational understanding is crucial, as it affects word meaning and spelling, contributing to students' overall literacy and comprehension abilities.
Following this, they will dive into the "Long and Short E Worksheet," which provides hands-on practice through various exercises, allowing students to reinforce what they've learned. The "Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet" further enhances their understanding by applying these phonics principles in the context of reading. This integrated approach ensures students not only recognize the sounds but also understand their significance in reading and spelling.
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Activity 1 / Letter E
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Activity 2 / Long and Short E Worksheet
This fun printout teaches Grade 3 students all about long and short «Es». Get them to read the word «tree’. Then the word «bed». Hearing these words side by side, they will recognize the different sounds made by the letter «E» each time and make a crucial first step to understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Children then color in the words and the pictures. This simple worksheet makes learning phonics fun!
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Activity 3 / Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
End any confusion your students have when identifying the long E and short E sound by using this worksheet in your reading and phonics classes. Students look at a picture and read the word that is given. Students decide if the word has the long E or the short E sound. Learning vowel sounds is challenging to many learners, and this worksheet gives valuable practice for your students.
