ESL Phonics Lessons: Long i #1

This ESL phonics lesson features an extensive word list introducing the “long i” sound (i-e, ie, igh), followed by several sentences to practice reading these sounds. Understanding and mastering long vowel sounds is crucial for ESL students to improve their pronunciation, reading fluency, and overall language skills. This lesson is designed to help students recognize, pronounce, and use the long vowel “i” sound in various words, such as “kite,” “thief,” and “night.” Through interactive activities and engaging exercises, students will build a strong foundation for using the long vowel “i” sound effectively.

ESL Phonics: Lesson Objectives

Read and Write Words with the Long Vowel “i”: Develop reading and writing skills by engaging with words that contain the long vowel “i.”

Identify the Long Vowel “i” Sound: Help students recognize and understand the long vowel “i” sound in different words.

Pronounce the Long Vowel “i” Sound Correctly: Practice proper pronunciation of the long “i” sound through repetition and auditory exercises.

Mastering the long vowel “i” sound is an essential step in learning English phonics for ESL students. Explore the resources ESL Phonics section at Stickyball.net to find worksheets, games, and more to support your phonics teaching journey.

The free ESL phonics lesson below introduces an extensive word list featuring words with the long “e” sound, followed by several sentences that use many of these words and focus on the long “e” sound. This ESL phonics lesson is available for free download, and you can download many more lesson like this in our textbook Phonics Monster: Long Vowels.