Spelling Words with Long Vowels
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can correctly spell words containing long vowel sounds.
Warm-Up Video
Scratch Garden · 4:15
The Vowel Teams Song | The Long A Sound | Phonics Song
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When vowels get together, they can make a team, sometimes making a letter silent or creating a new sound.
- 2
The vowel teams AI and AY both produce the long 'A' sound, as heard in words like 'mail' and 'play'.
- 3
Other combinations that make the long 'A' sound include EA in 'great', EY in 'obey', and EIGH in 'weigh'.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Spell the following words, making sure to use the correct vowel team for the long 'A' sound as discussed in the lesson: mail, play, great, obey, beige, weigh.”
Complete Lesson Package
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