
Master the difference between long U and short U sounds in Grade 2 through engaging guided video lessons with embedded comprehension checks. This interactive video provides active learning opportunities to help young learners distinguish and properly use both U vowel sounds.

11 questions
Identifying Long and Short Vowel Sounds
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1st - 2nd Grade

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Identifying Long and Short U Sounds
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6 questions
Understanding the Long 'U' Sound
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Understanding Short 'u' Sound Practice
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Identifying Vowel Sounds in Words
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1st - 2nd Grade
11 questions
Identifying Long Vowel Sounds
Interactive Video
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1st - 2nd Grade
Long U/short U distinction forms a critical phonetic foundation for Grade 2 students developing reading fluency and spelling accuracy. Wayground's interactive video collection provides guided video lessons with embedded questions that help young learners master the subtle yet important differences between these vowel sounds. These comprehension checks are strategically placed throughout each video to reinforce learning as students encounter words like "cube" versus "cup" or "tube" versus "tub." The guided video lessons combine visual and auditory elements to demonstrate proper pronunciation while simultaneously building students' ability to identify, decode, and apply both long U and short U patterns in their reading and writing. Wayground supports teachers with millions of teacher-created interactive video resources that can be easily searched and filtered to match specific phonics instruction needs. The platform's robust customization tools allow educators to modify existing videos or select from differentiated content that addresses varying skill levels within their Grade 2 classrooms. Teachers can deliver these interactive videos through digital formats that accommodate both whole-class instruction and individual student practice, making them ideal for initial concept introduction, targeted remediation for struggling readers, and enrichment activities for advanced learners. The comprehensive search functionality enables educators to quickly locate videos aligned with their curriculum standards while the embedded assessment features provide immediate feedback to support ongoing phonics skill reinforcement and instructional planning.

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