Exploring Long Vowel Team (ai) in Phonics

In this video, Mrs. Jones introduces the AI vowel team, explaining how 'a' and 'i' combine to form the long vowel sound 'a'. The lesson covers the difference between real and nonsense words, with examples and practice exercises. Students are guided through a phonics activity involving identifying real AI words from a list. The video concludes with instructions for the activity and a preview of the next lesson.

What sound does the combination of 'a' and 'i' produce?

• Sound of 'u'

• Sound of 'a'

• Sound of 'e'

• Sound of 'o'

What term might your teacher use instead of 'nonsense words'?

• Alien words

• Strange words

• Unknown words

• Complex words

What is a blend in phonics?

• A single vowel sound

• A silent consonant

• Two consonants with both sounds heard

• A combination of vowels only

Is 'plane' a real or a nonsense word?

• Imaginary

• Nonsense

• Real

• Undefined

Is 'jate' a real or a nonsense word?

• Nonsense

• Undefined

• Real

• Imaginary

What should you do if you can't print the worksheet?

• Guess the answers

• Use the video screen to participate

• Watch the video only

• Stop the activity

How should you mark real words on the worksheet?

• Write them down

• Circle them

• Color the boxes

• Underline them

What is the purpose of listing AI words from the poem?

• To improve memory

• To understand the poem better

• To prepare for a test

• To practice identifying AI sounds

What should you do after completing the worksheet activity?

• Throw it away

• Start over

• Have an adult check it

• Submit it online

What will happen in the next session with Mrs. Jones?

• Playing educational games

• A test on AI words

• Discussion on another vowel team

• Review of previous lessons