Let's Learn Blending Long E: EA, EE, EY

The video tutorial explains the different ways the letter E can produce a long E sound in words. It introduces three main vowel teams: EE, EA, and EY, detailing how each team functions and providing examples for each. The tutorial emphasizes the rule that when two vowels are together, the first vowel typically says its name. The video also includes blending exercises to help learners practice and recognize these vowel teams in words. Finally, it highlights the common positions of these vowel teams within words.

What is a vowel team?

• Two vowels making two sounds

• Two vowels making one sound

• A vowel and a consonant making one sound

• Two consonants making one sound

When two E's are together, what sound do they make?

• Short I sound

• Long E sound

• Long A sound

• Short E sound

In the word 'meat', which vowel is silent?

• E

• A

• T

• M

What sound does the vowel team EA make?

• Short A sound

• Long E sound

• Short E sound

• Long A sound

In the word 'leave', which vowel is silent?

• V

• A

• E

• L

How does the vowel team EY function in words?

• Y makes a sound

• E makes a sound

• Neither E nor Y make sounds

• Both E and Y make sounds

Where is the vowel team EY typically found in words?

• At the end

• In the middle

• Throughout the word

• At the beginning