Dear Parents,

List 8.1: Long i Patterns

In spelling this week, we are focusing on words that have the long i sound (), like
in light. We will still have some words that follow the CVCe pattern, but other
patterns can also make the long i sound:
magic e = fine (CVCe)
y = why (CV)
igh = light
Sorting the words into their categories, like below, will help students remember
which word is spelled with which pattern. Here are the categories with a few
helpful hints:
The y is used for any word or syllable (usually last) that is an open syllable.
An open syllable is when the word or syllable ends in the long i sound with
no consonant following it. Words include cry, dry/er, and supply. One
exception this week is the word high which ends in a gh.
o If any other syllable, besides the last, ends in an open syllable, it will
usually be an i not a y. For example ti/tle and si/lent. One usual
exception is when the syllable is an actual word like in fly/er or
try/ing.
The igh pattern is almost always used when the long i sound is followed by
the consonant t like in the words fight, lightning, and night.
If the word/syllable does not end in an open syllable (where you only hear
the vowel at the end of the word) and it does not end in a t, then it will
most likely use the CVCe pattern.
Students should complete the necessary activities for the assigned words to be
turned in by Friday. If it helps them, students can also choose to sort their words
by cutting them out and sorting them into the categories below: Sorting the words
will help your child learn the new patterns and rules associated with these words
as opposed to just memorizing the words themselves.
My Pattern Words to Study:
CVCE
Y
1. pride
1. cry
2. fine
2. why
3. twice
3. trying

IGH
1. right
2. night
3. light

Oddball
1. high*

Dear Parents,

List 8.2: Long i Patterns

In spelling this week, we are focusing on words that have the long i sound (), like
in light. We will still have some words that follow the CVCe pattern, but other
patterns can also make the long i sound:
magic e = fine (CVCe)
y = why (CV)
igh = light
Sorting the words into their categories, like below, will help students remember
which word is spelled with which pattern. Here are the categories with a few
helpful hints:
The y is used for any word or syllable (usually last) that is an open syllable.
An open syllable is when the word or syllable ends in the long i sound with
no consonant following it. Words include cry, dry/er, and supply. One
exception this week is the word high which ends in a gh.
o If any other syllable, besides the last, ends in an open syllable, it will
usually be an i not a y. For example ti/tle and si/lent. One usual
exception is when the syllable is an actual word like in fly/er or
try/ing.
The igh pattern is almost always used when the long i sound is followed by
the consonant t like in the words fight, lightning, and night.
If the word/syllable does not end in an open syllable (where you only hear
the vowel at the end of the word) and it does not end in a t, then it will
most likely use the CVCe pattern.
Students should complete the necessary activities for the assigned words to be
turned in by Friday. If it helps them, students can also choose to sort their words
by cutting them out and sorting them into the categories below: Sorting the words
will help your child learn the new patterns and rules associated with these words
as opposed to just memorizing the words themselves.
My Pattern Words to Study:
CVCE
Y
1. prideful
1. why
2. fine
2. apply
3. twice
3. flyer
4. trying

I
1.silent
2. title

IGH
1. high
2. brightness
3. right
4. night

Oddball
1. guy*

Dear Parents,

List 8.3: Long i Patterns

In spelling this week, we are focusing on words that have the long i sound (), like
in light. We will still have some words that follow the CVCe pattern, but other
patterns can also make the long i sound:
magic e = fine (CVCe)
y = why (CV)
igh = light
Sorting the words into their categories, like below, will help students remember
which word is spelled with which pattern. Here are the categories with a few
helpful hints:
The y is used for any word or syllable (usually last) that is an open syllable.
An open syllable is when the word or syllable ends in the long i sound with
no consonant following it. Words include cry, dry/er, and supply.
o If any other syllable, besides the last, ends in an open syllable, it will
usually be an i not a y. For example vib/rate and li/cense. One
usual exception is when the syllable is an actual word like in dry/er.
Although, other syllables can use a y instead of an i, it is a little more
common to use an i. However, if the consonant is an h, it will most
likely use a y. For example, hy/phen and hy/giene.
The igh pattern is almost always used when the long i sound is followed by
the consonant t like in the words fight, lightning, and night.
If the word/syllable does not end in an open syllable (where you only hear
the vowel at the end of the word) and it does not end in a t, then it will
most likely use the CVCe pattern.
Students should complete the necessary activities for the assigned words to be
turned in by Friday. Students can also choose to sort their words into the
categories below so they can more easily learn any patterns or rules for this weeks
spelling list. Also, try incorporating any words your child does not know into your
dialogue with him/her.
My Pattern Words to Study:
CVCE
Y
I
IGH
Oddball
1. confide
1. supply
1. vibrate
1. slightly
1. guy*
2. divine
2. hyphen
2. license
2. frighten
3. despite
3. hygiene
3. lightning
4. dryer
5. rely