Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

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When learning about short and long vowel sounds, the letter U is often confusing.  Extra practice is recommended for mastering this tricky sound.  With this worksheet, children read words with the long and short sound of U. Students then categorize each word by it’s long or short sound. This printout is a great addition to reading classes for instruction, practice or reteaching.

Required skills:
To resolve this worksheet, students should already have knowledge of short and long vowel sounds and be able to distinguish between them. They should also be able to read words containing the letter U and categorize them based on their vowel sound.