Language and Literacy

Reading and Spelling

Long Vowels: a, i, o, u

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Family Gifts Mom’s smile, Dad’s chin, And Grandpa’s nose. Mom’s eyes, Dad’s hair, Even Grandma’s toes! Mom’s hands, Dad’s ears. Mine are just the same. I like these gifts from My family, Especially my name!

Family Gifts
Mom’s smile,
Dad’s chin,
And Grandpa’s nose.
Mom’s eyes,
Dad’s hair,
Even Grandma’s toes!
Mom’s hands,
Dad’s ears.
Mine are just the same.
I like these gifts from
My family,
Especially my name!

Look for Word Patterns

How are the words alike? Is the vowel sound short or long?

Illustration of a birthday cake with the word “cake” belowIllustration of a bike with the word “bike” belowIllustration of a globe with the word “globe” belowIllustration of two flutes with the word “flutes” below