Long Vowels - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Phonological Awareness
In the "Long Vowels" lesson, part of the Foundational Reading Skills unit under Phonological Awareness, first-grade students will embark on an engaging journey to master the sounds and uses of long vowels in the English language. Through a variety of activities including the "What Is Your Name? " song, Long Vowel A Worksheet, Long Vowel Maze for /o/ and /i/, and a Long Vowel E Printable, students will learn to recognize, pronounce, and apply long vowel sounds in words.
Understanding long vowels is crucial because they form the backbone of many words in English. This knowledge will enhance students' ability to read fluently, improving their reading comprehension and literacy skills. The activities are designed to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that each student can grasp the concept in a fun and interactive way. The song provides an auditory learning experience, while the worksheets offer visual and kinesthetic learning opportunities through writing and maze navigation.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a solid foundation in recognizing long vowel sounds, an essential skill that supports their journey to becoming proficient readers.
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Activity 1 / What Is Your Name? | Song
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Activity 2 / Long Vowel A Worksheet
Teaching kids their vowel sounds help them learn to read and spell. Make sure your child is on top of their vowels with this vibrantly colored long vowel A printable worksheet!
This worksheet can help your child:
• Learn and identify the long vowel A in speech and print
• Tell the difference between the long vowel A and others by sounding out each word
The sooner your child learns their vowel sounds, the faster your child will master language, including spelling, reading, speaking, and more! Use this vividly illustrated worksheet to watch your child excel, blossoming into a ready reader and writer! -
Activity 3 / Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
Your new readers will have a ton of fun helping these adorable little mice find their way to the finish line and their prize cheese. All they have to do is help the mice get to the hole tracing their way through, letting words with the long o and long i sounds guide the way. Just don't let them run into the kitty cat on this fun and engaging worksheet, and build their sight word vocabulary as you do!
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Activity 4 / Long Vowel E Printable
Long vowels can be confusing for kids because the same vowel can be spelled in a variety of ways! Help your child learn the spellings most commonly associated with the long vowel E with this colorful long vowel E printable worksheet!
While working on this worksheet, your child will:
• Learn different spellings that make up the long vowel E
• Sound out each word to determine which words use the long vowel
• Notice that other words with similar spellings might not sound the same
With so many letter and sound combinations, learning to read and spell is hard for kids! Your child will master spelling with long vowel E in no time after completing this worksheet!
