LONG VOWELS PHONICS MATS

PHONICS PATTERN PASSAGE TITLE PAGE #

ace The Wedding 3
age A Job for Gage 4
ake My Birthday 5
ale The Farm Tale 6
ame The Chess Game 7
ane Shane and Jane 8
ape Dress Up 9
ase My Bookcase 10
ate A Gate Debate 11
ave Mave the Fox 12
ai Sailboat Race 13
ay Play Day 14
ang The Vampire 15
ank My Fish Tank 16
ea Beach Dream 17
ee Meet for Lunch 18
y as e Hoppy the Bunny 19
ey as e Hockey Game 20
ie as e The Pier 21
y as i Ty the Python 22
ice My Pet Mice 23
ide The Wild Ride 24
ike Bike and Hike 25
ile In the Fall 26
ime Slime Time 27
ine Holiday Dinner 28
ipe Broken Pipe 29
ire Camping 30
ite The Invite 31
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PHONICS PATTERN PASSAGE TITLE PAGE #
ive At Grandma's 32
igh A Trip to the Castle 33
ie as i Pesky Flies 34
obe Space Jobs 35
ode Escape Maze 36
oke Dad's Trip 37
ole The Mole 38
ome The Best Home 39
one Stone the Dog 40
ose Red Roses 41
ote The Note 42
oa The Goat's Boat 43
oe Hiking With Joe 44
ute The Flute 45
ue Fondue 46
ui Farm Fruit 47
ew Visiting Grandma 48
mixed long a CVCe The Baseball Game 49
mixed long e CVCe Concrete Job 50
mixed long I CVCe Hide Park 51
mixed long o CVCe Job List 52
mixed long u CVCe Baby Sister 53
mixed CVCe Nana’s Garden 54
mixed long a vowel teams A Friend at the Bay 55
mixed long e vowel teams Hide and Seek 56
mixed long I vowel teams Stormy Night 57
mixed long o vowel teams Joe the Goat 58
mixed long u vowel teams Chewing Contest 59
mixed vowel teams Summer Break 60
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Name LONG VOWELS: ACE

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-ace words.

The Wedding 1. What will be on Ms. Place’s dress?

Soon it will be Ms. Place’s wedding
day. She will have a dress with a
trace of lace and a blue bracelet. If 2. Where is the space for the
she is running late, she will have to wedding?
race to the wedding place! The
space for the wedding is by a duck
pond. Ms. Place will embrace her
new husband when she sees his
face. His name is Trace. He broke Write the words to match the
his leg and has a brace. They will pictures.

have a wedding cake set up by the

fireplace. I bet they will do their
dance with grace. I will be so
happy on Ms. Place’s wedding day!
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Name LONG VOWELS: AGE

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-age words.

A Job For Gage 1. Why did Gage have a lot of rage?

Gage had a lot of rage. He was
stuck at his job sitting at a desk all
day. He fel t like he was in a cage! 2. Why did Gage get the job picking
Gage had a good wage, but he did sage?
not like the job. Gage wanted a
new job. He got his laptop and
looked at a job page. There was a
job picking fresh sage. There was
a job acting up on stage. Gage had Write the words to match the
to pick which job was best for him. pictures.

He liked to be in the sun, so he

went to get the job picking sage.

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Name LONG VOWELS: AKE

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-ake words.

My Birthday 1. What does she make on her birthday?

Every year on my birthday, I like to
bake a cake as soon as I wake up.
I take the cake to the lake and
share it with my brother, Jake. 2. What do they check for by the lake?
Jake makes a milkshake to take to
my birthday at the lake. First, we
have to rake a spot to set up and
check for snakes. Sitting by a snake
would be a big mistake! Then, we sit Write the words to match the
in our spot by the lake to eat our pictures.

cake and drink our milkshakes. We

look for a drake on the lake. I love
to spend my birthday at the lake
with Jake.
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Name LONG VOWELS: ALE

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-ale words.

The Farm Tale 1. What does Dale like to eat?

This is the tale of a male duck
named Dale. He made a home in a
bale of hay on Mr. Hale’s farm.
Every day, he went to the garden to 2. Why did Dale go pale?
eat some kale and inhale the fresh
smells. He had a good life on the
farm. One day, Mr. Hale put all of
the kale in his truck to take to the
farm sale. Dale was upset. He went Write the words to match the
pale. Dale only liked to eat kale. pictures.

What could he eat now? Dale went

back to his home in the bale. He
was happy to find that Mr. Hale had
left him some kale.
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Name LONG VOWELS: AME

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-ame words.

The Chess Game 1. Why has Brad fel t shame?

In the past, Brad fel t shame
because he was bad at chess. Brad
had a lot of fame on how bad he 2. What did Brad not do when he lost a
was at this game. Kids said his game?
nickname should be “Lame”. When
Brad began to play the game, it was
the same loss and the win never
came. Brad was a chill pal and
really tame, so he did not get mad Write the words to match the pictures.
or flame when he lost a game. One
day, Brad became the best at chess!
He said that his habits and drills are
to blame for the wins. His name is in
a frame today!
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Name LONG VOWELS: ANE

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-ane words.

Shane and Jane 1. Who kept Shane the pony?

Shane was a pony who had the
best mane. The man who kept
Shane was kind and humane. He 2. What did Jane’s mane look like when
had a cane to help him walk. One she saw it in the glass pane?
day, the man and Shane went on
the lane. They saw the pony Jane.
She had a mane too. It was not the
best mane. Jane’s mane was the
bane of her days. The vane faced Write the words to match the
west and the wind went fast like a pictures.

plane. When Jane saw her mane in

a glass pane, it looked like an insane
crane. Shane said it was still a good
mane.
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Name LONG VOWELS: APE

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-ape words.

Dress Up 1. What did they make the cape out of?

Trish was going to play dress up
with her friends. She put on a red
dress with a puffy shape. Her 2. What did Trish’s mom say about the
friend Tad wanted a cape, but Trish tape?
did not have one. They made a cape
from a drape and some tape. Trish’s
mom said, ”Don’t get a scrape from
the tape!” The cape was a grape
color with a string at the nape of his
Write the words to match the
neck. “I will not let bad guys pictures.
escape!” Tad said in his hero cape.
Their friend Trent put on an ape
mask to dress up. Trish stopped to
gape at how good they all looked.
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Name LONG VOWELS: ASE

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-ase words.

My Bookcase 1. What was the bookcase made of?

My dad made me a shelf for all of
the books that were in a suitcase.
He made it from the base, or trunk, 2. How did the kid get the dog off the
of a tree. I put a vase on the bookcase?
bookcase shelf. I like to showcase
my stuff on the bookcase. My dog
jumped up on a shelf! It did not
bother me too much. I just had to
chase him out of the way and say Write the words to match the
go away! My dad got the dog and pictures.

took him to play fetch with a

baseball. I went back to putting
things from my case onto the shelf.

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Name LONG VOWELS: ATE

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-ate words.

A Gate Debate 1. What did Kate and Nate debate?

The date May 5th was when Kate
and Nate had a big debate. Nate said
the gate was black and Kate did not 2. What did Nate give to Kate? What did
relate. Kate went to see the gate she think about it?
and said it was slate gray. Their
classmate Tate was late. When she
came, she said it was black too.
Nate gave Kate a plate of cake. She
ate the cake and said, “I rate this Write the words to match the
cake a five out of five!” She did not pictures.

hate Nate or Tate and was not irate.

“Let’s go skate!” Nate said. It was
fate.

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Name LONG VOWELS: AVE

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-ave words.

Mave the Fox 1. What did the cave save Mave from?
Mave the fox had a den in a cave.
He had to pave a path to get to his
cave. Mave said his cave would save 2. How did Mave feel when he left his
him from the sea wave that swept cave?
the sand all day. Mave fel t brave
and safe in his cave. When he left,
Mave would crave being snug back
in his cave. All of the foxes did not
like when Mave would rave about Write the words to match the pictures.
his cave. They said Mave would be
in his cave until he was old and then
it would be his grave. Mave gave the
foxes a nod and a wave. Then he
went to rest in his cave.
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Name LONG VOWELS: AI

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ai words.

Sailboat Race 1. Where did they go?

My dad and I took the train to Foxtail
Lake to see the boats race. Dad paid
to get in at the main gate. We walked
down the trail to the dock. There were 2. What did the men with the fastest boats do?
lots of boats. Some were plain looking
with wood grain and some were
painted. They all had big sails. We
looked for a place to sit while Dad
began to explain the rules. It rained a
little, but I didn’t complain. The boats Write the words to match the pictures.
went straight to the side of the lake
and back. At the end of the race, the
men from the fastest sailboats claimed
a prize. I hugged Dad’s waist and told
him thanks.
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Name LONG VOWELS: AY

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ay words.

Play Day 1. What did they make with clay?

My friend May came over for a play
day after school. First, we got out
my crayons and clay to make crafts.
We used gray clay to make a whale 2. Why didn’t they stay out very long?
with blue spray on top. Then, we
went out to lay in the grass and
look at the jays. We didn’t stay out
very long because the sun’s rays
were too hot. When we went in, Write the words to match the
Mom gave us a tray of small cakes pictures.

and ice cold punch. Yay! Then, May’s

dad picked her up on his way
home. I hope we can go to the bay
on our next play day.
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Name LONG VOWELS: ANG

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-ang words.

A Bat Gang 1. How is Lang not like the other bats?

There is a black bat named Lang
who likes to hang by himself in a
cave. He is not like the other bats 2. Why did the bats hear a bang in the
because he has a big, white fang. cave?
One day, the gang asked him to
hang with them. Lang fell off the
edge of the cave with a bang! He
fel t a pang of pain. The gang sang
to Lang when they heard the clang.
Write the words to match the pictures.
The tune rang in the cave and woke
up all the bats. Lang had a smile on
his face and they all saw his big
white fang.

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Name LONG VOWELS: ANK

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My Fish Tank 1. What did he save for?

I saved up for weeks to get a fish
tank for my room. At last, I had what I
needed. I got the money from my
bank and wrote a list on a blank page. 2. Where did they go?
Dad took me to the pet store. We
picked out a fish tank, some small
rocks and plants. I even got a little
ship that looked like it sank. There
were many fish to pick from. I got
two. We named them Frank and Hank. Write the words to match the
pictures.
On the way home we drank some
shakes. Dad set up the tank on a plank
shelf in my room. I made sure to
thank my dad for taking me to get my
new fish tank.
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Name LONG VOWELS: EA

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ea words.

Beach Dream 1. What could Jean hear?

My teacher asked us to write about
a dream that we’ve had. I wrote
about my dream of sitting on the
beach in the heat of the sun. I could 2. What did Jean eat?
hear the sea waves crashing near
me. There were seashells all
around. I got to eat peaches and
cream as a treat. There was no
reading homework to do and nothing
Write the words to match the
to clean. I just sat in my seat on the pictures.
beach. I wished my dream really
happened. My teacher said, “Jean,
your story is so neat. I will hang it on
my easel.”
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Name LONG VOWELS: EE

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ee words.

Meet for Lunch 1. What did Bree put on her knee?

Bree was going to meet her friend
for lunch. She put on her green
dress and slipped some heels on her
feet. She walked down the street to 2. What did the friends share?
the sandwich shop. She could see
her friend Dee sitting in the seat by
the plastic tree. She greeted her
with glee. Bree sat down and put
her napkin on her knee. The friends
Write the words to match the
shared some chips with cheese dip. pictures.
Bree ate a beet salad with seeds
and greens. Dee ate a sandwich
with three strips of beef. Dee said,
“Let’s meet again next week.”
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Name LONG VOWELS: Y as E
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Hoppy the Bunny 1. What was lost?

Daddy told me a bedtime story about
a bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy the
bunny was as jolly as could be. He
was silly and loved to make his 2. What made Hoppy feel lucky at the end?
friends happy. One rainy day, Hoppy
lost his lucky penny. This made him
quite grumpy. His friends, Puppy and
Kitty, were full of worry for their
buddy. They made a plan to cheer
Write the words to match the
up Hoppy. They got him cotton candy pictures.
and some yummy, crunchy snacks.
Hoppy smiled. Even though he didn’t
have his penny, he fel t lucky to have
good friends that made him happy.
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Name LONG VOWELS: EY as E

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Hockey Game 1. Where did they play hockey?

Last week, Mom gave me some
money to ride the trolley to Buckley
Valley. I couldn’t wait to meet my
friends to play a game of hockey. 2. What did Stanley’s jersey look like?
We split into two teams. My team
wore green jerseys. Our mascot
was a monkey. My friend Stanley
was on the other team. They wore
red jerseys with a turkey on the Write the words to match the
back. I hit the puck past the goal pictures.

line. Score! The Monkeys won.

After the game, we all rode the
trolley to the bakery for some
honey cake.
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Name LONG VOWELS: IE as E

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ie (as e) words.

The Pier 1. What was Sammie’s job?

My sister Sammie got a job as a
cashier at the pier. She wanted me
to see where she works. We left 2. Where were the shrieks coming
the car in a big field and walked from?
down the dock. Sammie gave me a
walkie-talkie and said, “Don’t get
lost.” The pier had lots of shops and
places to eat. There was a genie
machine and a place to pierce your Write the words to match the
ears. You could hear shrieks coming pictures.

from the people on the ferris wheel.

I even saw an huge movie screen
outside. It had a big plastic shield on
it to keep the sun and rain off of it.
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Name LONG VOWELS: Y as I
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y (as i) words.

Ty the Python 1. Who does Ty want to be like?

There was a python named Ty. He
wanted to be sly like his big
brothers. Every time he would try
to sneak up on a fly, he would cry. 2. Where did Mom take Ty to find a fly?
Mom asked, “Ty, why do you cry?”
Ty fel t shy but said, “Every time I
try to sneak up on a fly, it just flies
into the sky. I want to be sly like my
brothers.” Mom told Ty to dry his Write the words to match the
tears. She had a plan. She took Ty pictures.

to the park. They went by the trash

can. There was a fly munching on a
fry. Ty snuck up on the fly. He was
very, very sly.
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Name LONG VOWELS: ICE

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-ice words.
1. What are the mice’s names?
My Pet Mice
I love my pet mice. They are
black and white. Their names 2. What are two things the mice eat?
are Ice and Spice. I give them
rice. They like to munch on ice.
Sometimes I give them a slice of
ham too! They play with dice in
their nice, big cage. The only
problem is sometimes they get Write the words to match the
pictures.
lice! I had to give them a bath
twice! Like I said, I love my pet
mice. Having cute little pets is
very nice!
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Name LONG VOWELS: IDE

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-ide words.
1. Where is the slide?
The Wild Ride
I like to go on the big, wide
slide at the lake. It is a ride on 2. Who buil t the slide? When did they
the wild side! The slide is so build it?
fast! I cannot hide my smile
as I glide into the waves. My
dad buil t the slide for all of us
kids last spring. I take pride in
Write the words to match the
that. If you want a fun ride, pictures.

be sure to try my big, wide,

wild ride slide!

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Name LONG VOWELS: IKE

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-ike words.
1. What does Pike like to do every day?
Bike and Hike

My name is Pike like the fish.

One of my favorite things to 2. Who hikes with Pike?

do is ride my bike. I like to go

out on a long ride every day.
When I was little, I used to
have a trike. I also like to take
big hikes. I hike with my pet Write the words to match the
pictures.
dog, Spike, and my brother,
Mike. Mike also likes to bike
and hike. Him and I are a lot
alike!
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Name LONG VOWELS: ILE

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-ile words.
1. What does Dad do in the fall?
In the Fall
In the fall, we like to walk a
mile in the woods. Then my dad 2. What does Mom do in the fall?
rakes the leaves into a pile.
While he rakes, Mom does her
work files and mops our dog’s
mud prints off of the tile. The
mud really gets her riled up!
When the leaf pile is miles high, Write the words to match
the pictures.
we run, jump in, and smile!
These are all the things we do
in the fall. Have you also done
them all?
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Name LONG VOWELS: IME

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-ime words.
1. What color is the slime in the story?
Slime Time
My mom does not like slime.
She says it makes too much 2. What does the store have on its
grime. One time, I had lime door?
green slime. It was my prime
slime! I got it at the dime store.
Do you know the store with the
door chimes? I want to play
slime all the time but Mom acts Write the words to match the pictures.

like having slime is a crime! She

won’t let me have it again
anytime soon!

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Name LONG VOWELS: INE

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1. What are the table vases filled with?
Dinner Time
There are a lot of fun dinner
times, but my favorite is when 2. On what holiday do they want to get
we dine during winter holiday together next?
time. The table is filled with
vases of pine and vines. All
nine of us kids line up and fill
our plates with lots of fine food.
We dine and dine! Let’s dine Write the words to match the
pictures.
again on Valentine’s Day and
then eat outside when the sun
shines!

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Name LONG VOWELS: IPE

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-ipe words.
1. What was smelling ripe?
Broken Pipe
One day I came home and
smelled something ripe. It was 2. How did Mom fix the pipe?
green slime coming out of a
broken pipe! I used a towel to
swipe and wipe it away. The
slime came out fast so I called
Mom to gripe. She came home Write the words to match the
from work and put on a stripe pictures.

of tape to stop the slime. I will

tell you, it was not a fun time!

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Name LONG VOWELS: IRE

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-ire words.
1. What is the name of the camp?
Camping
Last summer, I got to go
camping at Camp Inspire. It 2. When did they have a campfire?
was so much fun! I spent my
days jumping off the tire swing
into the lake. I got to be an
umpire for the camp baseball
game. At night, we had a
campfire where we made hot Write the words to match
Camp
the pictures.
dogs on wire sticks. I had fun
______
the entire time at camp. I hope
to be hired to work there
someday!
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Name LONG VOWELS: ITE

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-ite words.
1. Who does he want to invite?
The Invite
I will invite Sam and Seth to
my home. I can write the 2. What will they eat and drink?
invites by myself! I will use a
white pen and black paper.
When they come over, we will
have a bite of cake and cans
of Sprite. Then, we will fly my Write the words to match the
big kite at a new site. The site pictures.

is close to my home. I hope Hope

you can
come!

they say yes to my invite!

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Name LONG VOWELS: IVE

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-ive words.
1. How far away does Grandma live?
At Grandma’s
If we drive for five hours
we get to my Grandma’s 2. What is one thing they do at
Grandma’s?
house. She has a big lake
where we can dive for fish.
One time she had a hive in
her tree. I can help her pick
chives to go with lunch. Write the words to match the
pictures.
When it gets late, we do a
jive and smile. I love my
Grandma! I strive to be like
her some day!
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Name LONG VOWELS: IGH

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igh words.

A Trip to the Castle 1. Where did the family go?

My family went on a trip to France.
We took a late night flight to get
there. My little brother sat to my
right and kept poking my thigh. I told 2. What gave her a fright?
him to knock it off. Mom said, “Don’t
fight!” The sunlight was so bright
when we stepped off the plane. We
went to visit a castle right away. It
was a sight to see! The walls were
Write the words to match the pictures.
really high. Inside, there were tight
halls that went all over the place. A
knight jumped out and gave me a
fright. I let out a sigh when I saw
that it was just my little brother.
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Pesky Flies 1. Why did the baby cry?

It was a nice day for a picnic. The
skies were clear and the sun had
dried up the rain. I tied my hammock
to a tree and set up our blanket. Mom 2. What happened to the pie?
put out the food and her homemade
apple pie. That’s when the flies came.
Oh no! The flies landed on Mom’s pie.
They were everywhere! My baby
sister cried when she spied all of
those flies. I tried to shoo them away Write the words to match the
pictures.
but I smashed the pie by mistake. It
went all over Dad’s shirt and tie. We
packed up our things and went to the
diner for some chicken potpie and
fries.
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Name LONG VOWELS: OBE

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-obe words.
1. What do they use to see in the dark?
Space Jobs
Did you know some people leave
the globe and go to space? 2. What do they wear on their ears
These people ride on a rocket to and why?
a space probe to test things they
find. They wear wires on their
earlobes to hear each other.
They use a strobe flashlight to
see in the dark. When it is bed Write the words to match the pictures.

time, do they get to wear a fluffy

bathrobe? No! They have space
clothes. What a fun job to ride in
space!
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Name LONG VOWELS: ODE

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-ode words.
1. What was new in town?
Escape Maze
My town has a new escape
maze. One day Mom and I 2. Why did they set the mode to level 1?
rode our bikes to it. We strode
in and put in the door code.
We set the mode at level 1. I
said, “This will make it simple to
get out!” It was not! I was Write the words to match the pictures.
thinking so much that it fel t like
my brain would explode! When
we got out I said, “Let’s go
home to our abode.” Hard

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Name LONG VOWELS: OKE

Read the passage 3 times. Color all the Answer the questions.
-oke words.
1. What did his dad wake him up to tell him?
Dad’s Trip
One day my dad woke me up
in the morning. He spoke these 2. What did the boy get to do on the
trip?
words, “I am taking you on a
trip!” I asked, “Is this a joke?”
He said, “Nope! Let’s go!”
We drove to the forest. He set
up a tent and I broke up logs Write the words to match
for a campfire. He let me poke the pictures.

a stick in a hot dog and cook it

in the fire smoke. It was a
great trip!
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Name LONG VOWELS: OLE

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-ole words.
1. What did he feed the mole?
The Mole
One day I tripped in a hole.
It was by our flagpole. Then 2. Where did the mole go when he left
the yard?
out came a mole. I named
him Tadpole and stole some
chips from my mom’s stash
for him. I used a fishing pole
to get the chips in his hole. Write the words to match the
pictures.

Then, he left my yard and

went to live in a pothole. I
miss my mole!
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Name LONG VOWELS: OME

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-ome words.
1. What kind of home do they want?
The Best Home
The best home I can think
2. What two towns do they like for
of is a big dome. It will be their home?
in Rome or maybe Nome.
I will have lots of big
books, or tomes. There
will be lots of green Write the words to match the

brome or tall grass. I like pictures.

to think about this big

dome home!
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Name LONG VOWELS: ONE

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-one words.
1. What is the name of the dog?
Stone the Dog
I have a dog named
Stone. He likes to bite his 2. What is one thing Dog Zone has?
big bone. I take him to the
Dog Zone. Dog Zone has
lots of cones to run by.
There is a drone to film
Write the words to match the
the dogs having fun. Stone pictures.

is the lone dog there

sometimes. Sometimes
there are lots of dog pals.
Dog
____
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Name LONG VOWELS: OSE

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-ose words.
1. What type and color of plant do they
have?
Red Roses
I have red roses at my
2. How to do they take care of the
home. I like to sniff them roses?
with my nose. I water
them with a hose. I pose
them in vases to look nice.
I have a bunch of roses Write the words to match the

close to me all the time! I pictures.

am so happy I chose to
have those roses!
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Name LONG VOWELS: OTE

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-ote words.
1. What is the class vote for?
The Note
In my class, we will vote for
a class prize. My pal wrote 2. What did the pal write in the note?
me a note telling me to vote
for more game time. I put
the note in my tote bag and
told my pal, and I quote, “I
will think about my vote at Write the words to match the
home.” When I get home, I pictures.

will grab the remote and “ ”

relax. I will think about my
vote and the note later.
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Name LONG VOWELS: OA

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oa words.

The Goat’s Boat 1. What did the goat do every morning?

Once there was a goat who lived
on a boat. Every morning he put
on his green coat and made some
toast. Then he would float his boat 2. What did the goat boast about?
up the coast. Once a week, the
goat stopped by the bakery on the
dock to get a loaf of bread and a
load of soap. Then he scrubbed
and scrubbed his boat. He made Write the words to match the
the soap foam up and let it soak. pictures.

His goal was to make the oak deck

of his boat shine. The goat loved to
boast about how clean he kept his
boat.
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Name LONG VOWELS: OE

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-oe words.

Hiking With Joe 1. What does Joe know a lot about?

Moe and his friend Joe went on a
hike. Joe knew a lot about the
woods. He showed Moe how to
quietly tiptoe so they could get close 2. What is roe?
to a doe. They saw a neat looking
plant called aloe. Joe cut a small
chunk off with his hoe. He said that
aloe was good to put on a burn.
The friends stopped to dip their toes Write the words to match the
in the creek. They saw some fish. pictures.

Joe told Moe to be careful not to

step on any roe. “Roe” he said, “is a
pile of fish eggs.” Moe learned a lot
on his hike with Joe.
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Name LONG VOWELS: UTE

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-ute words.

The Flute 1. What did Mom get for the flute?

Jane has a flute. She plays it in
the school band even when the
class has a substitute. Mom got 2. What does Jane’s friend do while
her a cute case for the flute. It is she plays the flute?
made of jute. Jane loves
playing her flute so much. At
times, her mom wishes the flute
had a mute button. Jane likes to
play a tribute to the flag on her Write the words to match the pictures.

flute. Her friend likes to salute

the flag while she plays. Mom
can’t dispute that Jane is the
absolute best at playing the flute.
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Name LONG VOWELS: UE

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ue words.

Fondue 1. What did they do on the way to dinner?

Last night, Dad took us to a surprise
dinner. He wouldn’t give us any
clues. On the way, we made a quick
stop for fuel. Dad drove down the 2. What did the waiter do?
avenue then pulled up to a venue
with a blue statue in front. When
we got inside, there was an issue
with our table. They had to put us
on the waiting que. My brother and
Write the words to match the
I were so hungry that we started pictures.
to argue. Finally the waiter took us
back to our table and served
fondue. I put my tissue on my lap
and dug in. It was worth the wait!
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Name LONG VOWELS: UI

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ui words.

Farm Fruit 1. Where did the mom and dad go?

Last summer, my mom and dad went
on a cruise. I packed my suitcase
and went to visit my grandma and 2. What happened when he fell off the
grandpa on the farm. Grandpa ladder?
needed my help picking the fruit
from his trees. Grandma needed my
help making the fruit into juice. One
day while I was picking fruit, I fell
off the ladder. I got a huge bruise
on my leg. Grandpa said we should Write the words to match the
pictures.
take a break. I grabbed my swimsuit
and we all went down to swim in
the pond. Then we had a picnic with
fresh fruit and juice.

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Name LONG VOWELS: EW

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-ew words.

Visiting Grandma 1. Where did the family go?

My family flew to New York to visit
our grandma. She said, “It looks like
you grew a foot!” I knew she would
say that. I hugged her and gave her 2. What did Dad do to help Grandma?
the card that I made with little
jewels on it. My brother gave her a
picture of a newt that he drew on
the plane. When we got to her house,
Grandma brewed us some stew for
dinner. It was really hot so I blew on Write the words to match the
pictures.
it to cool it off. Mmm, so good! After
dinner, Dad helped Grandma hang up
a picture with some screws. We got
to stay for a few days before we
flew back home.
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Name LONG VOWELS: A_E

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–a_e words.

The Baseball Game 1. What did Nate eat?

The date of my baseball game was
finally here! “Nate,” Mom said. “Wake
up! You are going to be late.” I raced
to get dressed and ate a handful of 2. How did they celebrate?
grapes. We made it to the game on
time. Mom sat in the shade and I ran
to find my place. When I was up, I
hit the ball and made it to first base.
My mate was up next. He hit the ball
past 2nd base. A kid chased me with Write the words to match the
pictures.
the ball as I ran to home plate.
“Safe!” said the ref with a wave of
his hands. It was a fun game! We
became the state champs. We had
cupcakes and shakes to celebrate.
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Name LONG VOWELS: E_E

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–e_e words.

Concrete Job 1. What is the name of the theme park?

It was the eve of the opening for
Sphere Land, the new theme park.
Steve and Pete were doing a big
job. They had just finished putting 2. What happened to the concrete?
concrete in front of the ticket stand.
Just then, a dog ran in the wet
concrete. “How did these prints get
here?” yelled Steve. “This will impede
our work. How will we delete the
Write the words to match the
prints and complete the job in time pictures.
now?” It was a sad scene. Pete
went to work. He used a rake to
even out the concrete. The problem
wasn’t as extreme as it seemed.
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Name LONG VOWELS: I_E

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i_e words.

Hide Park 1. What did they see in the sky?

Jill and Mike went for a bike ride to
Hide Park. The sunshine fel t nice
after being stuck inside all day. The
friends smiled as they saw kites glide 2. What did Jill say to Mike?
and dive in the sky over the park.
They locked their bikes up on a pipe
and went to play on the slide for a
while. Jill spotted a lime tree from
the top of the slide. She said, “Mike, I
dare you to bite a lime.” The friends Write the words to match the
pictures.
grinned and ran to the tree. Mike
found a ripe lime and took a bite.
“Gross!” he said with a whine. Mike
checked his watch. It was five. Time
to ride back home.
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Name LONG VOWELS: O_E

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Job List 1. What did she see when she woke?

When I woke up this morning, I
saw a note from my dad. It said, “I
ran to the market to get stuff for
scones. Here is a list of jobs. 2. What chore did she do last?
Please have them done before I get
home.” I put on my robe and got to
work. First, I fed our dog, Cole, and
gave him a bone. Then, I used the
hose to water the roses. I washed
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out the sink and wiped off the pictures.
stove. Last, I dusted the globe.
When dad got home, he was glad I
chose to do my jobs so fast. We
made and ate fresh scones.
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Name LONG VOWELS: U_E

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–u_e words.

Baby Sister 1. What he help his mom and dad do?

Last June, I got a new baby sister.
She is cute, but she is a lot of work!
I help my mom and my dad take
care of her. I play baby games 2. What makes him fume?
with her. I nuke her milk when
Mom asks me to. If she starts to
fuss, I play her a tune on my flute.
I even let her use the stuffed mule
I got from our trip to the sand
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dunes. I pick up her toys and stack pictures.
her plastic cubes. Sometimes, when
I finish, she just knocks them down
again. It makes me fume! I love my
baby sister, but she is a lot of work!
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Name LONG VOWELS: Mixed CVCe
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CVCe words.

Nana’s Garden 1. What do they make a game out of?

Jane and Mike like to help Nana in
her garden. They make a game out
of pulling weeds. Who can get the
most before time is up? Jane uses a 2. What do the kids use twine for?
rake to even out the dirt and push
the stones. Mike pokes nine little
holes and plants seeds in them. Then
he gets them wet with the hose.
Next, they prune the rose bush and
Write the words to match the
use twine to hold the branches back. pictures.
They see a little snake glide by a
stone. It is getting late. Dad is here to
drive them home. Nana gives them
each five dimes for their help.
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Name
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long a vowel team words.

A Friend at the Bay 1. Who did Craig visit every day?

Craig lived by the bay. Every day, he
took the trail down to the shore and
paid to visit his best friend May. May
was a gray whale. When May saw 2. How did May say hello to Craig?
Craig, she would spray and splash
with her tail to say hello. Craig loved to
watch May play in the waves. One day
the rain fell. Craig’s mom said he had
to stay away from the bay until the
rain stopped. May had a new trick she Write the words to match the
pictures.
could not wait to show Craig. But with
the rain, she was afraid she wouldn’t
get to see him today. Soon the rain
stopped. Craig ran to the bay without
delay. May gave a great big spray!
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long e words.

Hide and Seek 1. How long has Dean been the champ?
My teen brother, Dean, is a champ at
hide and seek. No one has beat him in
three years. Dean likes to tease about
how easy it is beat me. I try not to 2. Where does he hide from Dean?
weep. This time, Dean said if he can’t
find me, he will do my chores for a
week. I agree. Dean stands by the
tree with his hands over his face. I tell
him not to peek as I sneak off to hide
in a heap of leaves. I need to sneeze Write the words to match the
pictures.
but I know if I make a peep, Dean
will find me. When I hear, “I give up,”
I jump with glee. I beat Dean! Best of
all, he has to sweep the floor for a
whole week while I kick up my feet.
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long i words.

Stormy Night 1. What was the flash of bright light?

Dad tucked me in tight and said good
night. I tried to go to sleep right away
but there was a storm outside. A flash
of bright light gave me a fright. “Dad,” 2. What helps him go right to sleep?
I cried. “I can’t sleep.” He said it was
just the lightning. He told me a story
about a brave knight that fights a
dragon every night. He said it might
help if I try to be brave like the knight.
“All right,” I sighed. I tried to be brave Write the words to match the
pictures.
and go to sleep, but a I heard a bump
that gave me a fright. “Dad,” I cried. “I
can’t sleep.” He dried my tears, gave
me a bite of his pie and some warm
milk. It worked! I went right to sleep.
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long o words.

Joe the Goat 1. What does Joe eat every morning?

Each and every morning, Joe the
goat wakes up to the glow of the
sun. He eats oats with milk from his
yellow bowl. Then he loads his soap 2. What does Joe like to do with toad?
and his toy boat in a bag and goes to
bathe in the creek. The soap foams
as he rubs it on his coat. He steps out
into the flow to wash off the foam.
Then he floats in the creek with his
boat. Joe looks at the minnows and Write the words to match the
pictures.
listens to the water flow over the big
stones. If he hears a croak, he
knows his friend Toad is close. Joe
loves when Toad comes to play tow
boats with him.
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 MIXED VOWEL TEAMS: LONG U
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long u words.

Chewing Contest 1. What did the man in the suit do?

It was the day of the gum chewing
contest. I went to watch my best
friend Sue. She sat on the stage with a
kid named Drew. A man in a suit got
2. Why did she throw her hands in the air?
up on stage and read the rules. “The
kid that blows the biggest bubble wins.”
Sue and Drew put a few sticks of fruit
gum into their mouths. They chewed
and chewed. Then they blew and
blew. As their bubbles grew, their
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faces went a hue of blue. Drew’s pictures.
bubble went POP! I threw my hands in
the air and cheered for Sue. She won!
Drew wiped the gum off his face with
a tissue. Sue got a little statue for her
prize.
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words with vowel teams.

Summer Break 1. Where will she read a book?

Summer break is only a few weeks
away. As I sit in class, I stare out
the window and dream of my
summer plans. I can’t wait to play 2. What will she do with her brother?
with my friends all day. We will hunt
for snails and climb a lot of trees. I
plan to read a good book while I
float in the pool. I will eat fresh fruit
and make snow cones every day.
My brother and I will try to catch Write the words to match the
pictures.
toads and race plastic boats in the
creek. I even plan to sleep in a tent
one night. I love my teacher and I
like my school, but I can’t wait to
leave for summer break!
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