Exploring Long E Spelling Patterns

The video tutorial by Mrs. Sullivan explores the seven different spelling patterns that produce the long E sound in English. These patterns include single E, double E, EA, IE, EY, Y, and E consonant E. Each pattern is explained with examples, highlighting the complexity and variability of English spelling. The tutorial also warns about the multiple sounds some patterns can produce, emphasizing the importance of understanding context. The video concludes with a summary of the patterns and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

How many ways are there to spell the long E sound?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Which word uses just 'E' to make the long E sound?

• Tree

• Cookie

• Me

• Leaf

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which word uses 'EE' to make the long E sound?

• Tree

• Seal

• Honey

• Thief

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which word uses 'EA' to make the long E sound?

• Leaf

• Tiny

• Trap

• Key

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word uses 'IE' to make the long E sound?

• Field

• Trap

• Gray

• Bunny

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Which word uses 'EY' to make the long E sound?

• Tiny

• Key

• They

• Trap

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word uses 'Y' to make the long E sound?

• Trap

• Honey

• Gray

• Tiny

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word uses 'E consonant E' to make the long E sound?

• Seal

• Cookie

• Tree

• Centipede

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is another name for 'E consonant E'?

• Silent E

• Double E

• Magic Y

• Long E

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words does NOT use the long E sound?

• Cookie

• Gray

• Tree

• Me

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CCSS.L.3.2F