Lesson 196: Long a Words
Focus: Long vowel: long a
Objective
What we'll learn
Read multi-syllable words with a long a sound.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
A long vowel says its own name. Stretch it out and listen for the vowel!
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Read each word slowly. Point to the vowel that says its name.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the baby.
- We can see the lady.
- You can see the paper.
- They can see the table.
Story time
Ivy and the Baby
Ivy went to the garden. Ivy saw a baby and a lady.
"Look!" said Ivy. "The paper is by the table."
Kai came to help. Together they played with the apron and the acorn.
At the end of the day, Ivy and Kai smiled. What a wonderful Long vowel: long a adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Ivy go?
2. What did Ivy see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 insect
Meaning: a small animal with six legs and three body parts
Example: A ladybug is a helpful insect.
Review
Vocabulary review
- apron — A apron is something we can talk about or see.
- acorn — A acorn is something we can talk about or see.
- baby — A baby is something we can talk about or see.
- lady — A lady is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Choose the word that fits the Long vowel: long a pattern.
Which word belongs with Long vowel: long a?
Which word belongs with Long vowel: long a?
Which word belongs with Long vowel: long a?
Stretch