Spelling and Vocabulary Concepts

Mrs. Holmes teaches a lesson on spelling words with double vowels, focusing on the long 'a' sound. The lesson includes a review of trick words and detailed spelling practice with words like 'drain', 'crane', 'wait', 'mate', 'paint', and 'plain'. Students learn the rules for using 'ai', 'ay', and 'a_e' in different word positions and contexts.

What is the focus of the lesson in Unit 10, Week 1, Day 2?

• Trick words

• Double vowels

• Consonant blends

• Short vowels

Which of the following is NOT a trick word reviewed in the lesson?

• Apple

• Country

• Between

• Large

Which spelling pattern is used for the long 'a' sound in 'play'?

• ea

• a_e

• ay

• ai

Where would you typically find a 'drain'?

• In a garden

• In a bathtub

• On a bookshelf

• On the roof

Which spelling pattern is NOT used for the long 'a' sound?

• a_e

• ai

• oi

• ay

What is one meaning of the word 'crane'?

• A type of fish

• A type of bird

• A type of fruit

• A type of flower

Which spelling is correct for the word 'wait'?

• wate

• waet

• waite

• wait

What is the correct spelling for the word 'mate'?

• maet

• mate

• mait

• maite

Which spelling is correct for the word 'paint'?

• paent

• paite

• paint

• paent

What is a homophone for 'plain' that means an aircraft?

• Planee

• Plen

• Plane

• Plaine