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Make long vowel spelling patterns clear and predictable with these Long Vowel Spelling Patterns Charts. These spelling rules posters and student reference sheets break down silent e, vowel teams, open syllables, and less common long vowel spellings into easy-to-understand spelling generalizations your students can actually use.
This resource includes anchor charts and student checklists for every long vowel sound. Each chart explains where the spelling pattern typically appears, how common it is, and provides example words to support decoding and encoding.
Perfect for grades 1-5, these phonics spelling rules charts are aligned with structured literacy and give students a clear process for deciding which long vowel spelling to use.
This set includes the spelling pattern cheat sheets and anchor charts from my Long Vowel Worksheets sets. Grab that bundle if you also want long vowel activities and worksheets. They are also included in the Phonics Anchor Charts.
What's included:
For each long vowel sound (Long A, E, I, O, and U), you’ll get:
- Full-page spelling generalizations anchor chart
- Half-page student reference charts (2 per page)
- “Which spelling pattern do I use?” student checklist (2 per page)
Each chart clearly explains:
- Where the spelling pattern typically appears (beginning, middle, end of base word)
- Whether it’s common or rare
- Example words for quick reference
Spelling patterns included:
- Silent e spelling patterns (a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e, u_e)
- Long vowel teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, oa, ow, ue, ew, and more)
- Open syllable spellings
- Less common long vowel spellings (ei, eigh, ey, eu, ui, etc.)
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
These spelling rules posters do more than decorate your wall. They give students a decision-making process.
Instead of memorizing random words, students learn to ask:
- Is this a one-syllable word?
- Is there a base word?
- Where is the long vowel sound?
- Could this be a rare spelling?
That’s how we build strong decoders and spellers.
The smaller versions are perfect for:
- Student notebooks
- Word study folders
- Small group reference tools
- Intervention binders
These charts are SOR-aligned and grounded in explicit, systematic phonics instruction.
They also pair perfectly with the Long Vowel Worksheets Bundle if you want hands-on practice to go with the reference charts (these charts are included in that bundle).
Prep is simple. Just print and display. Or print and place in student folders for daily reference.
*This product is included in the Long Vowels Bundle and Phonics Rules Anchor Charts*
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