Developing Reader
Lesson 196Developing Reader10–15 minutes

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

babyladypapertableapronacorn

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

  • apronA apron is something we can talk about or see.
  • acornA acorn is something we can talk about or see.
  • babyA baby is something we can talk about or see.
  • ladyA 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

Try more words

babyladypapertableapronacorn