This is another way of making a long 'a' sound (as in name). Notice how it is always at the end of the root word. For example 'play' is the root word, with the 'ay' at the end. But we can make 'playing', 'played' where it might look as if the ay is in the middle of the word. Simply tell your student that when they hear the 'ay' sound at the end of a word, s/he must use 'ay'.
ay - Level 2
pay today away stay play holiday crayon birthday Tuesday Wednesday Break it up: Wed nes day. Clap each syllable, We don't say it like that so make a joke of it and say "What a funny sounding word: we say Wensday." hooray
Odd words for spelling: one once
Sentences for reading practice:
Today is pay day. Hooray it is a holiday! (Talk about needing an exclamation mark to show excitement.) Sam and Pam will pay a visit to Gran. On Wednesday it is pay day and we will have a holiday from school. It is my birthday on Tuesday.
Dictation for Friday Today, Jack and Frank will have a holiday. They go by train to the beach. On the beach, Jack is delighted to dip his toes into the cool water, while Frank goes for a splash. Frank likes to glide with the waves. "Come and swim, Jack," calls Frank. Jack is too frightened. There are lots of children playing on the sand. Frank sees a man running along the beach. He looks frightened.
Think about how we write 'too frightened'. Revise to/too.