This starter sheet introduces short vs long a and i using simple CVC and CVCe words like cat, cake, pig, and bike. Children sort words by vowel sound, complete short sentences, and answer true-or-false questions. Each activity focuses on listening for whether the vowel says its name or makes a quick sound. Perfect for first-time practice with the silent-e rule in Grade 2.
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Short & Long Vowels
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
catcakepigbikehatkite
Short Vowel
Long Vowel
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I like to eat the cake with frosting on top.
2. The black cat sat on the soft mat.
3. My little pig rolls in the mud.
4. I can ride my new red bike to school.
5. We will fly a big kite at the park.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word cat has a short a sound.
True False
2. The word bike has a short i sound.
True False
3. Silent e at the end of a word makes the vowel long.
True False
4. Pig and bike both have the same vowel sound.
True False
Short & Long Vowels
★ Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
catcakepigbikehatkite
Short Vowel
Long Vowel
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) I like to eat the cake with frosting on top.
2) The black cat sat on the soft mat.
3) My little pig rolls in the mud.
4) I can ride my new red bike to school.
5) We will fly a big kite at the park.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) The word cat has a short a sound.
True
False
2) The word bike has a short i sound.
True
False
3) Silent e at the end of a word makes the vowel long.
True
False
4) Pig and bike both have the same vowel sound.
True
False
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