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Reading – Vowel Teams Intro

Reading · Level 1 · CCSS: RF.1.3c, RF.1.3d · Worksheet 5 of 5 · Practice Set 10
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1 Meet the Vowel Teams
👫 When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking! Read each word and circle the vowel team.

Rule: In a vowel team, two vowels are next to each other. The first vowel says its name (long sound), and the second vowel is silent.

Example: rain → the ai team makes the long A sound

Word Circle the Vowel Team What long sound?
waive w – a – i – v – e
gloat gl – o – a – t
sneeze sn – e – e – z – e
acquaint a – c – q – u – a – i – n – t
oatmeal o – a – t – m – e – a – l
2 Sort by Vowel Team
🗂️ Sort these words into the correct vowel team column.
Words to Sort trait toast steep drain cloak creep maid moan wheel
ai (long A) oa (long O) ee (long E)
     
     
     
3 Short Vowel or Vowel Team?
🤔 Read each word. Does it have a short vowel or a vowel team (long vowel)? Circle your answer.
Word Short Vowel? Vowel Team (Long)?
rug ○ Short ○ Long
steam ○ Short ○ Long
moat ○ Short ○ Long
wag ○ Short ○ Long
sail ○ Short ○ Long
hem ○ Short ○ Long
4 Fill in the Vowel Team
✏️ Complete each word with the correct vowel team: ai, oa, or ee.
Picture Clue Word Fill in
💨 Rises from hot water st ___ ___ m
🏰 A water ditch around a castle m ___ ___ t
⛵ The cloth part of a boat that catches wind s ___ ___ l
🧥 A long, warm outer garment cl ___ ___ k
🚶 To move slowly and quietly cr ___ ___ p
🥣 A warm breakfast made from grain ___ ___ tmeal
+ Bonus Reading Practice
Use this short practice to extend Set 10.

Topic words: science lab, model, test, result

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?

⭐ Great job reading today!
Reading · Level 1 · Worksheet 5
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