Language and Literacy

Reading and Spelling

Long Vowels: ai, ay; ee, ea; oa, ow

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On the Beach Sailboats sail along the bay As the sunset ends the day. Little crabs and starfish play In the pools along the shore. Seaweed gathers on the beach. As the seagulls dive and soar, Endless waves will sweep the sand With a whisper or a roar. The high tide and the low tide Bring sea gifts to my door.

On the Beach
Sailboats sail along the bay
As the sunset ends the day.
Little crabs and starfish play
In the pools along the shore.
Seaweed gathers on the beach.
As the seagulls dive and soar,
Endless waves will sweep the sand
With a whisper or a roar.
The high tide and the low tide
Bring sea gifts to my door.

Look For Word Patterns

How are the words alike? Are the vowel sounds long or short?

  • 1. Photograph of a sailboat with word “sail” below and “ai” underlined

    Photograph of a tray with word “tray” below and “ay” underlined

  • 2. Photograph of people's feet with word “feet” below and “ee” underlined

    Photograph of the sea with word “sea” below and “ea” underlined

  • 3. Photograph of a speed boat with word “boat” below and “oa” underlined

    Photograph of a rowboat with word “rowboat” below and “ow” and “oa” underlined