Vowel Teams and Syllable Sounds

The video tutorial for 2nd graders covers vowel teams with a focus on 'ee', 'ea', and 'ey', emphasizing their long 'e' sound. It includes drill practice for vowel sounds and suffixes, spelling multi-syllable words, and using an online dictionary to verify spellings. The lesson also introduces trick words like 'breakfast', 'head', and 'ready', highlighting their unique spellings and pronunciations. Students are encouraged to maintain a growth mindset and use their student notebooks to record and practice these words.

What sound do the vowel teams 'ee', 'ea', and 'ey' make?

• Short e

• Short a

• Long a

• Long e

Which vowel team is used in the word 'play'?

• ai

• ee

• ea

• ay

What sound does the suffix 'ly' make at the end of a word?

• Long e

• Short a

• Short e

• Long i

In a multi-syllable word, what does 'y' usually sound like at the end?

• Long i

• Long e

• Short e

• Short a

How many syllables are in the word 'chimney'?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

Which vowel team is used at the end of the word 'donkey'?

• ey

• ee

• y

• ea

What is the trick word for Miss Mason's favorite meal of the day?

• Dinner

• Snack

• Lunch

• Breakfast

On which page should you write the trick word 'head' in your notebook?

• 77

• 70

• 72

• 67