![]() Short vowels are when the letters (a, e, i, o, u) say their assigned sound rather than the letter name. Such as cave, lone, kite… These are called CVCe syllables. In single-syllable words, vowels will say the long sound if paired with an e. If it is paired with another vowel, it will say the long sound. This is a vast oversimplification but generally, if a vowel is on its own it will say the short sound. (This is not talking about vowel diphthongs, like /oi/ and /oy/, we’ll get to that in a different article!) Generally, vowels make two sounds: a long sound and a short sound. You may see vowels by themselves (like in cat) or, you may see them with other vowels (like in coat). Vowels occur in every word in the English language. ![]() ![]() From classroom management to assessment, assigning groups, and creating activities these 7 tips will turn your small group instruction time into your favorite time of the day! What Are Long and Short Vowels? Learn more about how to make small group instruction work in your classroom. You, as the teacher, can easily hear your students make the sound, get information on how they are applying the sound to their reading and writing, and support students reading fluency as they become more comfortable with vowels. Small groups are a great way to teach short vowel sounds. Use Small Groups to Teach the Short Vowels
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