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Long a Phonics Code

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Long a Phonics Code

Read each word aloud. Look for the spelling pattern that represents the long a sound: ai or a_e. Then complete the activities. In this worksheet, dictation words are printed for independent practice.

Sort the words

Sort each word into the spelling pattern that shows its long a sound.

1.Sort these words into ai and a_e: snail, plate, trail, brave, claim, skate, waist, flame. Write four words under each pattern.
2.Choose one word from the sorting list. Explain which spelling pattern it uses and how you can tell.

Spot the spelling pattern

Read each word. Identify the letters that represent the long a sound.

3.For each word, write ai or a_e: remain, chase, braid, scale, faint, grape.

Spell the words

Write each printed word carefully, paying attention to its long a spelling.

4.Copy the word: sail.
5.Copy the word: chase.
6.Copy the word: stain.
7.Copy the word: frame.
8.Complete the sentence with a suitable long a word: “A __________ sailed across the bay.” Write the whole sentence.

Review and challenge

Use the spelling clues to show what you know about long a words.

9.Write ai or a_e for each word: drain, brave. Then give one clue that helps you tell the patterns apart.
10.Write two different long a words containing ai and two different long a words containing a_e. Do not use any words from this worksheet.

3 printable pages

  • Long a Phonics Code, page 1 of 3: Sort the words, Spot the spelling pattern

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  • Long a Phonics Code, page 2 of 3: Spell the words, Review and challenge

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  • Long a Phonics Code, page 3 of 3: 10. Write two different long a words containing ai and two different long a words…

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