Part 1: Sort the Words

WALT: identify whether the long /ā/ sound is written ai or ay.

Reminder: ai is commonly used in the middle of a word or syllable. ay is commonly used at the end.

Read each word aloud. Write it in the correct box.

Word bank: rain, train, paint, snail, day, play, stay, Sunday, cray

ai — usually in the middle

ay — usually at the end

Part 2: Add the Missing Pattern

Write ai or ay in each word.

Say each word slowly and use your fingers to count the sounds.

Part 3: Write Sentences

Write a short sentence using one ai word.

Write a short sentence using one ay word.

Success criteria:

aiay

aiay

Optional extension: Write three more ai words and three more ay words. Explain where the spelling pattern appears in each word.

Dyslexia-friendly option: read each word aloud, stretch the sounds, and ask someone to read the words with you if needed.

I can read and spell words with and . I can use the middle/end reminder. I can write a sentence with an word and an word.