Exploring Long I Spelling Patterns

Mrs. Sullivan explains the six ways to spell the long I sound, which include using just the letter I, Y, IE, IGH, I consonant E (silent E), and Y consonant E. She provides examples for each pattern and highlights the nuances, such as IE often being a suffix and sometimes making a long E sound. The video emphasizes the importance of reading to become familiar with different spelling patterns.

What does the long I sound resemble?

• The sound of the letter E

• The sound of the letter O

• The sound of the letter I

• The sound of the letter A

Which of the following words contains the long I sound spelled with just 'I'?

• Cry

• Tiny

• Spy

• Fry

Which word has the long I sound spelled with just 'Y'?

• Hi

• Iron

• Fly

• Tiny

What is a common result of adding suffixes to words ending in 'Y'?

• The word changes to end in 'A'

• The word changes to end in 'I'

• The word changes to end in 'IE'

• The word changes to end in 'E'

Which of the following words has the long I sound spelled with 'IE'?

• Cry

• Tiny

• Fly

• Pi

What is the three-letter long I spelling pattern?

• Y

• I

• IE

• IGH

Which word contains the long I sound spelled with 'IGH'?

• Kite

• Night

• Ride

• Ice

What is another name for the 'I consonant E' pattern?

• Silent E

• Magic E

• Bossy E

• All of the above

Which word has the long I sound spelled with 'I consonant E'?

• Kite

• Hype

• Type

• Rhyme

Which word contains the long I sound spelled with 'Y consonant E'?

• Type

• Kite

• Night

• Fly