Vowels in English are confusing! But there are some rules to help you know when a vowel says its long sound (alphabet name) or its short sound (related sound). Play along with the games in this great video!

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Each of the 5 vowels has a "long sound", which is its alphabet name. Each also has a "short sound (a secondary or related sound) which is different. Listen to these 10 vowel sounds here: 0:25
A: 0:25
E: 0:47
I: 1:02
O: 1:16
U: 1:29

3 VOWEL RULES:
1:46 Rule #1: One vowel rule (CVC) (ex. cap, hat)
2:49 Rule #2: Magic E (CVC+silent E) (ex. cape, hate)
7:15 Rule #3: Two vowel rule (CVVC) (ex. stain, flea)
When 2 vowels go walking, the first does the talking)

ACTIVITIES & GAMES:

4:36 Activity: Rhyme Time (Misha's crazy talent!)
8:15 Game: Odd One Out (8:48: Answers)
10:33 Vowel Maze 1 SHORT vowels (11:12 Answers)
11:42 Vowel Maze 2 LONG vowels (12:03 Answers)

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