Long U and Short U Sounds
A kindergarten worksheet to practice identifying and differentiating between long U and short U vowel sounds.
Includes
Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksWord BankShort Answer
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.A
Topics
KindergartenELAPhonicsVowelsLong UShort U
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Long U and Short U Sounds
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Listen to the word and decide if it has a long U sound (like in 'flute') or a short U sound (like in 'bug').
1. Does 'blue' have a long U or short U sound?
a
Long U
b
Short U
2. Does 'sun' have a long U or short U sound?
a
Long U
b
Short U
Fill in the blank with 'u' to complete the word. Say the word aloud to help you.
3. b g (bug)
4. c be (cube)
5. d ck (duck)
Sort the words into the correct sound category. Write the words under 'Long U' or 'Short U'.
tube
cut
mule
rug
Long U
Short U
6. Draw something that has a long U sound. Write the word.
7. Draw something that has a short U sound. Write the word.