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Reading is one of the most important skills that a child has to master. There is not one straightforward approach to teaching a child to read. Phonics is a method of teaching reading that is based on sounds and spelling patterns. Children are taught how to ‘sound out’ new words by learning the letter sounds (consonants and vowels), blending (blends, diagraphs and word families) as well as identifying sounds in words.

The Smart Phonics series comprises three sets of two books. They are written in a systematic way to introduce children to the different letter sounds and blending. Children are first introduced to letter sounds. This is then followed by a variety of skill sheets for them to practise. Each book builds on the skills of previous books, so children can gain confidence and finally read and write fluently.

In Smart Phonics Books 1A and 1B, children are introduced to short and long vowel sounds, ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’ and ‘u’.

In Smart Phonics Books 2A and 2B, children are introduced to initial and final consonant sounds.

In Smart Phonics Books 3A and 3B, children are introduced to common blends, diagraphs and word families. They are then encouraged to make use of the skills learnt in the previous books to blend the sounds together to decode words.

Developing your child’s skill in reading fluently does not stop here. Provide your child with a lot of print materials to cultivate an interest in reading. Make reading a fun family activity. With practice, your child will be able to read independently.

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Title Page No.

Long Vowel ‘Ii’ 1

Short Vowel ‘Oo’ 9

Long Vowel ‘Oo’ 19

Short Vowel ‘Uu’ 27

Long Vowel ‘Uu’ 37

Revision Exercise 45


Say the name of each picture. Listen for the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound.

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Note for Parents and Teachers:

If there are two vowels in a word, the first vowel is usually long and the second vowel is usually silent. Introduce the pictures and read the words to your child.


Say the words.Then colour the pictures.

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Introduce the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound and have your child colour the pictures.


Say the words.Circle the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound.

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Have your child say the words and circle the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound.


Read the words and write them in the puzzle below.

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Have your child read the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound. Then fill in the crossword puzzle.

Down ( )

1. My friends and I enjoy playing _____________ and seek.

2. Ben throws two _____________ at one go.

Across ( )

1. The watch tells us the _____________.

2. Grandpa puffs on his _____________.

3. We enjoy eating French _____________ at the fast-food restaurant.


Say the words.Tick (4) the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound.

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Have your child say the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound and tick them.


Find the words and write them in the spaces provided.

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Have your child identify the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound and write them in the spaces provided.

k i t e b q

q t j r i t

r i c e k h

s a m o e i

d i c e e v

r j t s r e


Fill in the blanks.

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Have your child fill in the blanks with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound.


Draw lines to match the words with the correct pictures.

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Have your child draw lines to match the words with the long vowel ‘Ii’ sound to the correct pictures.


Say the name of each picture. Listen for the short vowel ‘Oo’ sound.

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Have your child say the name of each picture and listen for the short vowel ‘Oo’ sound.


Say the words below.

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If there is only one vowel ‘o’ in a word and it is followed by a consonant, it has the short vowel ‘Oo’ sound (e.g. pot, cot, etc.). Have your child repeat the words.


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