Lesson 74
y /ē/
The grapheme Y spells /ē/ at the end of two-syllable words
Many multisyllabic words ending in Y as /ē/ have double consonants. This typically happens when the first syllable is closed and has the short vowel sound (e.g., bunny, jolly). There is no double consonant when the closed syllable ends in a consonant cluster or digraph (e.g., bumpy, lucky).
Today's plan
about 15 min- Step 1Warm up our ears (blend & segment)2 min
- Steps 2 & 3Look & Say / Listen & Spell4 min
- Step 4Blending drill3 min
- Step 5New concept + read/spell6 min
Warm Up Our Ears
Say the sounds; students blend them into a word. Then say a word; students break it apart.
Blend it (teacher says sounds → you say word)
Break it (I say word → you say sounds)
Flashcard Drills
Full-screen cards for the class. Tap a card to check the answer, or press Hear the words to hear the example words read aloud.
Blending Drill
Change one part at a time and read the new word.
Initial
h m t
Middle
a e i o u y
Final
p s
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New Concept
Today we learn that Y can spell /ē/ at the end of a two-syllable word, like in happy.
Highlighted words are the ones to show and practice reading — tap one to hear it.
We are going to learn a new sound for letter Y. We already know when Y comes at the beginning of a word, it spells /y/ like yes. We also know that when Y comes at the end of a one-syllable word it usually spells /ī/ like by and my. Y can also spell /ē/. Y spells /ē/ at the end of long words with two or more syllables like baby and puppy. Often, big words that end in Y making the /ē/ sound have double consonants. Usually we see double consonants in a closed syllable with a short vowel sound, like in the words , , sunny.
Y at the end of two-syllable words
What sound does Y make in puppy, mommy, and sunny? /ē/.
How our mouth moves
Remember, to make the long /ē/ sound, our mouth muscles are tighter or more tense. Watch me /ē/. You try /ē/.