Long Vowels: Patterns & Sounds

Year 3 English Phonics and Spelling Patterns 45-minute lesson

What Are Long Vowels?

Vowels that 'say their name' Five long vowel sounds: ā, ē, ī, ō, ū Different from short vowel sounds Found in many everyday words

Long Vowel Spelling Patterns

Word Building Challenge

Use letter tiles to build words Follow the word frames provided Listen for the teacher's word Identify the vowel pattern

Pattern Examples

Two vowels: sheep, clean, pie, guy Open syllables: ski, taxi Silent E: smile, twice, hope Special patterns: kind, climb, sign

Fill the Missing Vowels

Complete the sentences Choose the correct vowel pattern Think about the sound Check your spelling

Word Sort Challenge

{"left":"Two Vowels Together: sheep, clean, pie, breathe\nOpen Syllables: ski, taxi","right":"Silent E Pattern: smile, twice, hope\nSpecial Patterns: kind, climb, sign, blind"}

What Have We Learned?

Can you identify long vowel patterns? Which pattern do you hear in 'sheep'? How does silent E change a word? What makes vowels 'say their name'?