Read and Draw: Long U Vowel Teams

Practice identifying the long u vowel sound with this second-grade activity! The long u can either say its own name, like in use, or make an oo sound, like in root. There are also vowel teams that make the long u sound! In this exercise, students must underline the words that have a long u sound, then draw a picture to match each sentence.

Knowing the different ways a long u sound can be made will give young readers a stronger foundation in phonics. Familiarity with this vowel sound can help students identify it in spoken and written contexts, allowing for more accurate encoding and decoding.

Keep practicing with The Two Sounds of OO. Students can also learn about a different vowel team with Read and Draw With Vowel Teams EE, EA, and EY.