Identifying Long 'A' Spellings

Mr. Albrecht guides students through identifying different spellings for the long A sound, focusing on AI and AY. The lesson includes examples, practice, and interactive activities. Students build a word tree and complete a sorting worksheet to reinforce learning.

What materials are needed for today's lesson?

• A red crayon, workbook, and a pen

• A green crayon, workbook, and a pencil

• A blue crayon, notebook, and a ruler

• A yellow crayon, textbook, and a marker

What is the learning target for this lesson?

• Identify different spellings for the 'e' sound

• Identify different spellings for the 'i' sound

• Identify different spellings for the 'a' sound

• Identify different spellings for the 'o' sound

Which word uses the 'ai' spelling for the long 'a' sound?

• Stay

• Play

• Weight

• Day

Which word uses the 'ay' spelling for the long 'a' sound?

• Snail

• Paid

• Mail

• Tray

Where should the word 'train' be placed on the spelling tree?

• Under the 'ey' branch

• Under the 'ea' branch

• Under the 'ai' branch

• Under the 'ay' branch

What activity helps to get rid of wiggles during the lesson?

• Singing

• Reading aloud

• Drawing

• Acting like it's raining

In the worksheet activity, where should words with 'ai' be sorted?

• Under 'day'

• Under 'cake'

• Under 'rain'

• Under 'play'

What is the main focus of the lesson's conclusion?

• Reviewing the different spellings for the 'a' sound

• Introducing new vocabulary

• Practicing math problems

• Learning about different animals