long u worksheet

less than a minute read 05-09-2024

Introduction

Learning phonics is essential for developing reading skills in children. One important phonetic sound is the long "u" sound, which can be represented in various ways, such as "u," "ue," "ew," and "oo." This worksheet is designed to help students practice identifying and using the long "u" sound in different words.

Objectives

Recognize the long "u" sound in words.
Differentiate between short and long vowel sounds.
Enhance vocabulary related to the long "u" sound.

Activities

Activity 1: Word Recognition

Instructions: Read the following words and underline the ones that contain the long "u" sound.

Moon
Blue
Cup
June
Rule
Truck
Few
Run
School
Flute

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct long "u" word from the word bank.

Word Bank: flute, blue, cube, few

The __________ played a beautiful melody.
I like to eat a __________ of chocolate.
The sky is very __________ today.
I built a __________ with my blocks.

Activity 3: Match the Words

Instructions: Match the words on the left with the images on the right.

Words	Images
1. Moon	A.
2. Pool	B.
3. Shoe	C.
4. Juice	D.

Activity 4: Sentence Creation

Instructions: Create a sentence using at least three of the long "u" words from the previous activities.

Example: The blue pool has a floating shoe.

Conclusion

Practicing the long "u" sound is vital for children as they enhance their reading skills. Encourage them to find more words that include the long "u" sound in their daily reading. This worksheet can be reused or modified for further practice. Happy learning!