Vowel Teams: Long E (ee, ea)

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Sample questions

1. Which word has the 'ee' sound like in "tree"?

○ cat

○ bed

✓ sleep

○ bike

Answer: sleep — Listen for the long 'e' sound, like a buzzing bee.

2. Look at the words. Which one has the 'ee' vowel team?

○ run

○ fish

○ hop

✓ green

Answer: green — The 'ee' letters work together to make one sound.

3. Which picture shows a word with the 'ee' sound?

○ (picture of a sun)

✓ (picture of a bee)

○ (picture of a dog)

○ (picture of a hat)

Answer: (picture of a bee) — Say the name of each picture. Which one has the long 'e' sound from 'ee'?

Identify the vowel team 'ee' and its long 'e' sound (e.g., tree, sleep, feel).
Decode words containing the 'ee' vowel team.
Identify the vowel team 'ea' and its long 'e' sound (e.g., read, eat, team).
Decode words containing the 'ea' vowel team.
Write a short poem or riddle using words with 'ee' and 'ea' vowel teams, ensuring correct spelling and sound application.

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