Reading: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition: A2 Lesson 2: Common Long Vowel Sounds & Simple Spellings

Decoding & Phonics

A2 Lesson 2: Long Vowels

Goal: Identify words where the vowel "Says its Name" (Long Sound), using Silent E and Vowel Teams.

1. Key Vocabulary

Short Sound សំឡេងខ្លី (ex: Apple)

Long Sound សំឡេងវែង (Says name: A, E, I)

Silent E E មិនបញ្ចេញសំឡេង

2. The "Magic E"

The E at the end is silent. It uses magic to make the other vowel say its name.

[Image of magic wand]

HOP /o/ (Short)

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HOPE /o/ (Long)

KIT /i/ (Short)

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KITE /i/ (Long)

CAP /a/ (Short)

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CAPE /a/ (Long)

3. Vowel Teams

When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking (and says its name).

ai rain

ea meat

oa boat

ee feet

4. Quick Check

1. Which word has a LONG A sound (like "Name")? Hat Hate

2. Which word has a LONG O sound (like "Go")? Boat (oa) Hot

3. What does the Silent E do? Makes the vowel long (Say its name) Nothing