📘 Long u Sound · Lesson · Grade 1

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The long-u sound says its name, as in cube and music. It can be spelled u_e (mule), ew (few), ue (rescue) or u (menu).

Look and say. Read each word. Listen for the highlighted letters.

cube
mule
cute
few
new
rescue

Try it.

Sort the long-u words by their spelling pattern.

cubemulecutefewnewrescuemenumusicunicorn
u_eewueu
Answer key · Try it: u_e: cube, mule, cute · ew: few, new · ue: rescue · u: menu, music, unicorn
Next: Practise it on the Long u Sound practice sheet.
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This Grade 1 lesson sheet teaches long u sound in three steps: a clear rule (“Learn it”), picture words to say together (“Look and say”) and a short guided activity (“Try it”). Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

Practice worksheet for this topic → · Long u Sound for Kindergarten → · All phonics lessons and worksheets →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach long u sound?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. The long-u sound says its name, as in cube and music. It can be spelled u_e (mule), ew (few), ue (rescue) or u (menu).

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

Is it free?

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