Phonics: Module 3, Lesson 5 (Day 15): Long a
Phonics: Lesson 5 - Rereading to Build Fluency
Introduction
Today, you will read words with long a spelling patterns and write in response to reading.
Let’s review how to read unfamiliar words.
Step 1. Look for the word parts at the beginning of the word (prefixes).
Step 2. Look for the word parts at the end of the word (suffixes).
Step 3. In the base word, look for familiar spelling patterns.
Step 4. Sound out and blend together the word parts.
Step 5. Say the word parts fast. Adjust your pronunciation as needed.
Reread and Respond
Reread the passage.
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How Beaver Got His Flat Tail Long ago, there was a beaver that liked to brag about his tail. You see, back then, beavers had long, thick, fluffy tails. “I have the best tail of all!” Beaver would say. The other animals didn’t like his bragging. They left Beaver alone, and he had no friends. One day, Beaver needed some wood. He got his ax and chopped away at a tree. He didn’t see that the tree was swaying, until it fell right on top of his tail. Beaver pulled and tugged at his tail. At last, he pulled it out. “My tail is flat now!” he wailed. “It will never be the same.” In time, Beaver got used to his flat tail. It helped him swim as fast as a fish. Best of all, he stopped bragging and made friends! |
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Discussion:
Why was Beaver so proud of his tail at the beginning of the story? How did he feel about it at the end? Please write in complete sentences. Also, find sentences from the text to support your answer.
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