Phonics review – long and short vowels
English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) · Unit 10: A Healthy Life · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: Phonics review long short vowels
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Lesson questions (13)
- Which word has a short "a"?
Answer: hat - Which word has a long "a"?
Answer: rain - Which word has a short "i"?
Answer: sit - Which word has a long "e"?
Answer: sleep - Which word has a long "o"?
Answer: road - Which word has a short "u"?
Answer: sun - Which word has a short "o"?
Answer: dog - Which word has a long "u"?
Answer: cute - Which word has a long "i"?
Answer: pie - Which word has a short "e"?
Answer: egg - Which word rhymes with "tea"?
Answer: sea - Which word rhymes with "milk"?
Answer: silk - Which word rhymes with "bed"?
Answer: red
About this lesson
“Phonics review – long and short vowels” is from English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) (Unit 10: A Healthy Life) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which word has a short "a"?” and “Which word has a long "a"?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: hat · rain · sit · sleep · road · sun · dog · cute · pie · egg
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
What is the difference between a short and a long sound?
A short sound is like a in hat; a long sound says the name of the letter, like a in rain.
How do I recognise the long sound?
Look for a magic e, as in cake, or for a vowel team, such as ai in rain.
What is a common mistake?
Pronouncing hat with a long a, or rain with a short sound.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.