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Long Vowel VCV Words

Reading Street 5.1 – Thunder Rose

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Learning Goal

  • Students will recognize long vowel VCV patterns.
  • Students will read and spell long vowel words.
  • Students will find VCV words connected to the story Thunder Rose.

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What is a VCV Pattern?

  • VCV means vowel – consonant – vowel.
  • When a word follows VCV, we usually divide after the first vowel.
  • The first vowel is often long.
  • Example: ro / bot

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Example Long VCV Words

  • robot
  • pilot
  • tiger
  • paper
  • music
  • moment

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Thunder Rose Inspired Words

  • Rose builds a powerful robot.
  • The pilot rides across the prairie.
  • The thunder machine makes music.
  • Each bold word follows the VCV pattern.

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Let's Practice

  • Read each word.
  • Clap the syllables.
  • Divide the word.
  • Example: ti / ger

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Try These Words

  • tiger
  • paper
  • music
  • moment
  • pilot
  • hotel

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Sentence Practice

  • The pilot rides across the prairie.
  • Rose builds a robot to help the town.
  • The machine plays music during the storm.

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Partner Activity

  • Work with a partner.
  • Choose a VCV word.
  • Write a Thunder Rose sentence using the word.

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Class Game

  • Teacher reads a word.
  • Students decide: VCV or not?
  • Example: tiger (Yes!)