The EE, EA, AY Vowel Pair - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Long Vowel Patterns
In the lesson "The EE, EA, AY Vowel Pair" from the Long Vowel Patterns unit, students in Grade 1 will embark on an enlightening journey into the world of phonics, focusing particularly on long vowel patterns. Through engaging activities such as the "Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet" and the "Long Vowel E Printable," students will learn to distinguish between the long vowel sounds made by the EE, EA, and AY vowel pairs. This foundational skill is essential for young learners as it aids in the development of their reading and spelling abilities.
Understanding these vowel pairs is crucial as they frequently appear in countless English words. Mastery of these patterns will not only enhance students' phonemic awareness but also their fluency in reading. It allows students to decode words more effortlessly, fostering a love for reading and a confidence in their ability to tackle new and challenging words. This lesson is designed to be both fun and educational, ensuring that students grasp these important concepts through interactive and hands-on learning experiences.
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Activity 1 / Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
When the letters ‘ee’ are found in a word, they usually make the long /e/ sound, such as in the word ‘sheep’. Give your kids some more examples of ‘ee’ words. Also, the letters ‘ea’ can also make the long /e/ sound. For example, the word ‘beach’ and ‘seat’. The letters ‘ay’ when found in words, also makes the /a/ sound. For example, the words ‘clay’ and ‘play’. Now, look through this colourful worksheet with your kids. Help them check the words that have the long /e/ sound, as found in the word ‘sheep’.
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Activity 2 / Long Vowel E Printable
Long vowels can be confusing for kids because the same vowel can be spelled in a variety of ways! Help your child learn the spellings most commonly associated with the long vowel E with this colorful long vowel E printable worksheet!
While working on this worksheet, your child will:
• Learn different spellings that make up the long vowel E
• Sound out each word to determine which words use the long vowel
• Notice that other words with similar spellings might not sound the same
With so many letter and sound combinations, learning to read and spell is hard for kids! Your child will master spelling with long vowel E in no time after completing this worksheet!
