Vowel Team ea

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is two vowels that work together to make one sound.

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What sound does 'ea' make in the word 'beach'?

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In the word 'beach', 'ea' makes the long 'e' sound.

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Can you name a word that has 'ea' in it?

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Yes! One example is 'leaf'.

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What sound does 'ea' make in the word 'bread'?

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In the word 'bread', 'ea' makes the short 'e' sound.

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Is 'ea' always pronounced the same way?

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No, 'ea' can make different sounds depending on the word.

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What is an example of 'ea' making a long sound?

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An example is the word 'team'.

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What is an example of 'ea' making a short sound?

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An example is the word 'head'.

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What is the difference between 'ea' in 'seat' and 'ea' in 'dead'?

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In 'seat', 'ea' makes a long 'e' sound, while in 'dead', it makes a short 'e' sound.

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How do you spell the sound in 'bead'?

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You spell it 'ea'.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with 'ea'?

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A common mistake is confusing 'ea' with 'ee'.