Assessments for 'y' as a Vowel

It's important to continuously monitor where students are to make sure your instruction is effective – and to flag foundational skills that haven't been mastered, which can cause problems later.

Informal assessments, like dictation, can be used during a lesson to check that students understand when 'y' acts as a vowel and are applying that knowledge in their reading and spelling.

Periodic individual assessments are also important. Below are quick "check-in" assessments for reading and spelling words where 'y' acts as a vowel.

‘y’ as a Vowel Skill Explainer

Assessment: 'y' as a Vowel (Long 'e') in Reading and Spelling

Assessment: 'y' as a Vowel (Long 'i') in Reading and Spelling

7. Assessments for 'y' as a Vowel

‘y’ as a Vowel Skill Explainer

Assessment: 'y' as a Vowel (Long 'e') in Reading and Spelling

Assessment: 'y' as a Vowel (Long 'i') in Reading and Spelling