Phonics LONG U sound

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What is the LONG U sound?

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The LONG U sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the letter 'U' itself, as in words like 'blue', 'true', and 'glue'.

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List three words that contain the LONG U sound.

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1. Blue 2. True 3. Glue

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems or songs.

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Provide an example of a word that rhymes with 'spoon'.

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Moon, soon, cartoon, toon, noon.

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What are some common spelling patterns for the LONG U sound?

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Common spelling patterns for the LONG U sound include 'ue', 'ew', 'u_e', and 'u'.

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Give an example of a word with the 'ue' spelling pattern that has a LONG U sound.

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Blue.

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What is the difference between a LONG U sound and a SHORT U sound?

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The LONG U sound is pronounced like the letter 'U', while the SHORT U sound is pronounced as in 'cup' or 'bus'.

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Identify a word that has a SHORT U sound.

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Cup.

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What is the role of phonics in reading?

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Phonics helps students understand the relationship between letters and sounds, which is essential for decoding words while reading.

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How can rhyming words help with phonics skills?

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Rhyming words help students recognize sound patterns and improve their phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading and spelling.