Long U Vowel Sounds - PHONICS - Reading Passages & Board Games - U U-E UE EW

Step into the world of Long U vowels with our expertly designed phonics resource, tailored for students from 1st to 4th grade. This essential tool is crafted to provide an engaging and comprehensive approach to mastering Long U spelling patterns, enhancing both understanding and application in a fun, interactive manner.

Included Long U Spelling Patterns:

• u (unicorn)
• u-e (cube)
• Combined - ue (due) and ew (stew)
• All combined for thorough revision practice

Key Features:

• Intriguing Phonics Passages: Each spelling pattern, including combined ue and ew, features its own passage, plus a revision passage to solidify learning.
• Interactive Follow-Up Activities: Matching activity sheets accompany each passage to reinforce comprehension and retention.
• Board Games: Designed to make learning fun and interactive.
• Answer Pages Included: Provides easy assessment and feedback.
• Predominantly Black and White: Saves on printing costs, with only the cover page in color.
• Ideal for Grades 1 to 4

LONG U VOWEL STORIES

Each story within our Long U Vowel Stories Pack is designed to be both fun and educational, showcasing quirky narratives that spotlight each Long U spelling pattern. These stories, complete with activity sheets and answer pages, are ideal for use in reading centers, whole class activities, and as effective intervention tools.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Quirky stories meticulously designed for each long U spelling pattern.
• A dedicated passage for every variation of long U sound.
• Matching activity sheets to reinforce understanding.
• Answer pages provided for seamless self-assessment.

BOARD GAMES

Transform phonics learning into an engaging activity with our Long U Vowel Board Games. These games, focusing on each Long U spelling pattern, promote reading aloud and word identification in a playful yet educational format.

Here’s what makes our board games a must-have:

• 5 distinct board games for each long U vowel pattern, plus a revision sheet.
• Designed for easy integration into reading groups or rotations.
• Players must read aloud the word they land on and identify the base word in the grid—a perfect blend of literacy and fun!
• Simple gameplay suitable for all ages, fostering independent play and learning.
• Roll the dice, move your token, and let the adventure begin!

HOW TO PLAY:

• Roll the dice and advance your token along the path.
• Upon landing on a word, read it aloud and then find it in the grid.
• Use different colored counters to mark your words in the grid.
• Special spaces: Gain a bonus roll for landing on a smiley face or lose a turn for a sad face.
• Continue playing until all words are claimed or the game reaches a time limit.
• The winner is determined by the most counters on the grid or by strategic play when time is called.

Perfect for:

• Reading Centers / Rotations
• Explicit instruction and whole class
• Decodable Phonics programs
• Revision
• Intervention
• Homework programs

Enhance your phonics education with our Long U Phonics Passages—your key to unlocking literacy success and making learning enjoyable for all!