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Distinguish Between Words with Long I and Short I

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Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

Help your child learn 1st and 3rd person point of view with our free downloadable worksheet! Using the fable The Crow and the Pitcher, learners read the sentences in each colorful box, then determine which ones are written in 1st or 3rd person. Trace a line from each box to its answer and complete!
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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