Let's Learn Blending Long Vowel (CVCe) Words

The video tutorial introduces the five vowels AEIOU and explains their short and long sounds. Short vowel sounds are demonstrated with examples like 'a' in apple and 'e' in egg. Long vowel sounds are explained as saying the letter's name, with examples like 'a' in cake and 'e' in tree. The concept of a magic or silent 'E' is introduced, which indicates a long vowel sound. The video then guides viewers through blending words using these sounds, providing practice opportunities and encouraging participation.

Which of the following is the short sound of the vowel 'A'?

• Ape

• Ant

• Apple

• Air

What is the long sound of the vowel 'E' as used in the word 'tree'?

• Eh

• Ee

• Eh

• Ay

What is the long sound of the vowel 'O' as used in the word 'home'?

• Oh

• Oo

• Eh

• Ah

Which word demonstrates the use of a long 'U' sound?

• Mule

• Cup

• Bus

• Sun

How does the magic 'E' affect the pronunciation of vowels in words?

• It has no effect.

• It makes the vowel sound long.

• It makes the vowel sound short.

• It makes the vowel silent.

In the word 'bake', what role does the 'E' play?

• It makes the 'B' sound long.

• It is silent and has no effect.

• It makes the 'A' sound long.

• It is pronounced as 'eh'.

Which of the following words contains a long vowel sound due to a magic 'E'?

• Cat

• Bike

• Dog

• Sun