Instructions
Welcome, Vowel Detective! Vowels are the special letters that help every word have a sound. Follow the steps below to find and use the five main vowels: A, E, I, O, U.
- Read the directions for each section carefully.
- Use a pencil to complete all tasks.
- Complete the Challenge Section last.
Section 1: The Vowel Crew
There are 5 main vowels. They are special because they are in almost every word we say.
Task 1: Find the Vowels
Circle the 5 vowels below. Leave the other letters alone.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | I | J | K | L | M | N |
| O | P | Q | R | S | T | U |
| V | W | X | Y | Z |
Section 2: Vowel Sounds Matching
Listen carefully to the beginning sound of each word. Is it a vowel sound? Draw a line connecting the word to the vowel you hear.
| Word | Draw Line To | Vowel Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Example: Apple | ---------------------> | A |
| Ostrich | E | |
| Elephant | I | |
| Igloo | U | |
| Umbrella | O |
Section 3: Vowel Hunt in Short Words
Every short word has a vowel in the middle. Read the word and circle the one vowel you find inside it.
- C A T
- D O G
- L E G
- H I T
- B U S
- R A N
Section 4: Fill in the Missing Vowel (Challenge)
Look at the simple picture clue (or listen to the word said by your teacher/parent). Write the missing vowel (A, E, I, O, or U) in the empty box to complete the word.
| Word Clue | Letter 1 | Vowel Box | Letter 3 | Completed Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Sun | S | U | N | S U N |
| Pet | P | T | ||
| Map | M | P | ||
| Six | S | X | ||
| Cob | C | B | ||
| Mug | M | G |
Answer Key
Section 1: The Vowel Crew
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | I | J | K | L | M | N |
| O | P | Q | R | S | T | U |
| V | W | X | Y | Z |
Section 2: Vowel Sounds Matching
- Ostrich -> O
- Elephant -> E
- Igloo -> I
- Umbrella -> U
Section 3: Vowel Hunt in Short Words
- C A T
- D O G
- L E G
- H I T
- B U S
- R A N
Section 4: Fill in the Missing Vowel (Challenge)
| Word Clue | Letter 1 | Vowel Box | Letter 3 | Completed Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet | P | E | T | P E T |
| Map | M | A | P | M A P |
| Six | S | I | X | S I X |
| Cob | C | O | B | C O B |
| Mug | M | U | G | M U G |