Phonics Worksheets: (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade)

Long and Short Vowels

Color the boxes to show the vowel sound in each word.

Look for the word in each sentence that has a long vowel sound.  Tell what sound the word has.

Use the chart to help you figure out which vowel sound is in each word.

The vowel sounds on the left matches up with the words on the right.

Sort the words into two groups: long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds.

An extra letter has been added to these short vowel words.  Students must figure out the mystery words by removing one letter.  (example:  meop = mop)

An extra letter has been added to these long vowel words.  Students must take away one letter to figure out what the mystery word is. (example:  traien = train)

Vowel Diphthongs & Vowel Blends

Fill in the missing letters to complete the sentences.

Answer the questions related to words with the letters au, aw, ou, ou, and oy.

Use an "oo" or "ue" word form the box to complete each sentence.

Look at the pictures and tell whether the word is has an "oy" or an "oi".

Read the sentences and determine if the word is spelled with "oi" or "oy."

Consonant Blends

Cut the beginning consonant blend and paste it to the beginning of each word.  Belnds include: bl, br, fl, dr, fl, pl, and gr.

Choose the correct blend for each picture.  Choose between tr and br.

Choose the consonant blend that goes with each picture.  Choose between fl and fr.

Fill in the letters "gh" or "ph" to complete each word.

Hard-C and Soft-C, Hard-G and Soft-G

Determine whether each word has a soft-g, hard-g, soft-c, or hard-c sound.

Look at the words in the word box and categorize them into two groups: hard c and soft c.

Tell whether the words in the word box have a hard g or a soft g.