EA-AI-AY-EY-EE Vowel Teams PICS

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What are vowel teams?

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Vowel teams are combinations of two or more vowels that work together to create a single vowel sound in a word.

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What sound does the vowel team 'AI' typically make?

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The vowel team 'AI' typically makes the long 'A' sound, as in the word 'rain'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the vowel team 'AY'.

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An example of a word that contains the vowel team 'AY' is 'play'.

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What is the sound produced by the vowel team 'EY'?

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The vowel team 'EY' usually produces the long 'A' sound, as in the word 'they'.

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Identify a word that includes the vowel team 'EE'.

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A word that includes the vowel team 'EE' is 'see'.

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What is the difference between 'AI' and 'AY' in terms of usage?

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'AI' is often found in the middle of words, while 'AY' is typically found at the end of words.

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What is a common rule for vowel teams in English?

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A common rule is that when two vowels are together, the first vowel usually says its name (the long sound), and the second vowel is silent.

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List three examples of words that contain the vowel team 'AI'.

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Examples include 'train', 'snail', and 'paint'.

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What is the significance of vowel teams in reading and spelling?

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Vowel teams help students decode words and understand spelling patterns, which are essential for reading fluency.

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How does the vowel team 'AY' differ from 'AI' in terms of spelling patterns?

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'AY' is often used at the end of words, while 'AI' is used in the middle.