Some of the long vowel spelling patterns are spelling rules that make it easy to remember.įor example, ai is usually found at the beginning or middle of a syllable, and ay is usually found at the end of a syllable. These are all skills that struggling readers need to practice. It seems so simple but the task involves listening to a word, deciding on the spelling, and transferring that info to written form.
The main activity that is often overlooked is dictation. Games, dictation, word sorts, memory or matching with flashcards, word hunts, textured writing, body spelling, and bingo are all fun ways to practice the long vowel sounds.
Use a variety of activities to practice each spelling pattern. Here are resources for each syllable type:
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