When is the letter Y a vowel?

Learn the basic sounds of the vowels used in English.
We usually think of Y as a consonant. But in two cases, this letter can be a vowel. This video explains how that works and gives clear examples of each.
Find a video about vowels and consonants by clicking the link below.
• What are Vowels and Co...
Find out about long and short vowel sounds by clicking the link below.
• Long and Short Vowel S...
Developing language fluency is important for students from grades K-2. This video, designed by an experienced teacher, shows the basic sounds each vowel can make. Practice and familiarity with these can help young students improve reading readiness.
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00:00 Introduction
00:32 Vowels and Syllables
01:18 Y as a Consonant and Long E
02:26 Y as I Long I
03:13 Vowel or Consonant?
04:31 Review
05:23 Conclusion
065:41 It never hurts to be nice.
Character images from www.teacherspa...
Bitmoji Classroom Images from:
Suzanne Fee
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The Virtual Classroom Design Kit by Kinder Revival
Powerpoint Creative Commons Online Pictures.
Video created in Final Cut Pro X.
Motion graphics from MotionVFX at www.motionvfx.... #cutwithmotionvfx
Backgrounds and some static graphics from Microsoft Powerpoint.
Music: "A Brand New Start," TrackTribe*
"Mr. Turtle," The Green Orbs*
"Spring Fling," Track Tribe*
"Summer Shower," Quincas Moreira
*Available on TH-cam Audio Library.
Please Note: These videos are a great resource for helping to develop language literacy. They are not a substitute for a regular language arts curriculum. Feel free to use and support your language arts curriculum learning and teaching.
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