Vowel Spy Worksheet
Monday Do Now Lesson 23.5
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The Vowel 'Y' Word Sort
The letter Y can act as a vowel with three sounds: long e (/ē/), long i (/ī/), or short i (/ǐ/).
Target Sounds /ē/ • /ī/ • /ǐ/
Word Bank (12 Words) Say each word aloud to identify its vowel sound
penny myth dry muddy symbol shy candy spy crystal sunny fly system
1 Part 1: Sort by Sound
Write 4 words from the word bank in each column
Sounds like Long e (/ē/)
Example: puppy
Sounds like Long i (/ī/)
Example: sky
Sounds like Short i (/ǐ/)
Example: gym
2 Part 2: Complete the Sentences
Read each clue and write the correct word on the line
A lollipop is a sticky snack of .
Bob will hide his face and not chat with us if he is .
Hang the wet cloth in the sun so it will get .
A plus sign is a math that tells us to add.
Dad gave me one cent, and that small sum is just one .
A bug with wings that can buzz is a .
The pig likes to sit in wet muck until he is all .
An old tale that is not a fact, but is just made up, is a .
Self-Check: I sorted 4 words into each sound column and checked my spelling.
Score: _____ / 20
