Set aside some time to practice the long /i/ sound when it shows up in words that follow the _i_e pattern. Kids read the short poem, which includes plenty of words that follow this pattern, and then respond to three reading comprehension questions.

Concepts

the long /i/ sound, spelling patterns, spelling, phonics, reading comprehension, long vowels, vowel sounds

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Read the poem out loud for the full effect of words with the long /i/ sound
• Have kids circle each word that includes the long /i/ sound and follow the _i_e pattern
• Set up stations around the room and use this worksheet at one of them

Pros

• Includes a nice variety of words that include the long /i/ sound and follow the _i_e pattern
• Handwriting lines are provided to support learners as they work on their handwriting skills

Cons

• This does not include an answer key, but the responses to the comprehension questions should be fairly easy to determine

Common Core

RL.1.1 RI.1.1 RF.1.2.a RF.1.4.a