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Phonics Read-Along “Daily Living” Sentences – SET FOUR
SKIP THE “GROWN-UP” STUFF AND GO STRAIGHT TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
For grown-ups: the link at the very top of this page will explain how the student will use this activity. The sentences below are “random-topic / daily living” kinds of subject matters. These range from at-home, to at-school, to at-work, to shopping, to pets, etc., etc.
The sentences often have “somewhat adult” words in them (in black-colored font), because one of the purposes of this activity is to help to build ORAL vocabulary for children. But there is no expectation that your early-learning readers would be able to READ the black words.
The red words, however, are intentionally placed as written “teaching words.” We DO want the students to learn to read these written red words. The fancy term for what we are doing is “building an explicit, systematic phonics scope and sequence.” In layperson terms, we are exposing students to phonics-learning in a logical order, suggesting that the word “phonics” can be described in a more user-friendly way as “letter-sound-matching.” Ex: EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) E in “meat.” EA sounds like “short-vowel” E in “bread.” And EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) A in “steak.” It is the massive variation of so many “spelling patterns that offer multiple sounds” that makes learning to read the written English language so challenging for so many of our nation’s students.
Thus, we want to move from the “simplest-to-understand” letter-sound matches to the more complex ones, in a very gradual fashion. You will see our descriptions starting with Lesson 1 as often using “V” and “C.” “V” is for “vowel,” and “C” is for “consonant.” “VC” means that it’s a 2-letter “vowel-consonant” word. “CCVCC” means that it’s a 5-letter “consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant” word. Etc.
Also, we will NOT introduce a letter-sound match until it “gets its own specific focus time.” Example: when we get to covering in Lesson 24 the “long-U –> consonant –> silent-E pattern,” we WILL have words like “mule,” “cute,” “fume.” But we will NOT offer up the word “huge” at this point, because we have not yet taught that “G” sometimes sounds like “J,” as in the words “gem,” “giant,” “fudge,” etc. We’ll cover “huge” later, in Lesson 47 about “soft-G” (G sounding like J).
Finally, we plan to build written vocabulary with the red words in as “simple” a fashion as we can, and you will notice that it will be quite some time before the student ever encounters even a 2-syllable red word. For as long as we can, we will concentrate on making the red words ONLY 2,3,4, & 5-letter SINGLE syllable words.
A printable pdf of the red-teaching-words can be accessed here: (TBD)
Our ultimate objective is to make this AOCR phonics-learning activity the most powerful and comprehensive resource ever created for building letter-sound-identification mastery, thus becoming THE place where all American children go to “learn their phonics.” And our intention is to comprehensively cover — from a probability perspective of what letter-sound oddities one is likely to be hit with over one’s entire reading life — 99.5% of anything that one would ever encounter. It will all be right here, free to the world, in one convenient, easy-to-use digital portal. It’s right here to “work every child’s brain” with what s/he individually needs in terms of differentiated practice and repetition. It’s right here to allow each teacher to bring it to every child’s brain, without the teacher needing to be a linguistic expert, nor being expected to memorize all of this crazy stuff!
(You may ask why we have “set one,” “set two,” etc. Frankly, each “set” hits a point within our WordPress software where we have loaded so much information that things start to bog down. Thanks for being patient with us regarding this minor inconvenience.)
STUDENTS, START YOUR ENGINES HERE:
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ACTIVITY 55) MORE WAYS TO SPELL THE “LONG-A” SOUND:
Letters “AI”:
The President said, “We need to come to the aid of the refugees.” 
It will ail me if she doesn’t get admitted to her first-choice college.
The rifle sharpshooter has a very precise aim.
The Prime Minister’s aide handed him his speech.
This translator aids you in communicating when you travel to a foreign country.
The doctor asked, “What ails you, ma’am?”
What are your aims in pulling us together for this two-day conference?
I asked Dad if I could borrow the car, and he said, “Sorry, that ain’t gonna happen!”
This project is a mess, and they are sending me in to help to bail them out.
We’ll buy some worms for bait before we go fishing.
Do you know the Bible story about the brothers Cain and Abel?
The spy said, “We cannot fail on this secret mission.”
I fain would accept the invitation to join your team.
My Aunt Gail is in dental school.
I’m going to try hard to not gain any weight on our vacation.
We need to work on improving the gait of this horse.
Hail the size of golf balls is coming down in the storm.
The other guy in my jail cell is in here for stealing cars.
Our boss laid out his strategic plan for the upcoming year.
In this horror novel, a virus had lain dormant, frozen in a glacier, for tens of thousands of years.
The Greene family had a maid who would come once a week and clean their house.
Don’t forget to put this letter in the mail.
Keep your guard up and don’t let your boxing opponent maim you.
I completely agree with your main point.
You just hit the nail on the head!
I get paid fifteen dollars an hour at the restaurant where I work.
Pour the soap that we’ll need to wash the car into this pail.
My little brother is often a pain in the neck.
We’ve been ordered to raid the enemy encampment.
Hold onto the rail when you climb these steep stairs.
I hear that it’s going to rain torrents for two days.
Columbus decided to sail west to find the Indies.
The dog tucked his tail and retreated when the cat scratched him in the face.
The Thompsons went to Vail, Colorado for a skiing vacation.
He’s so vain that he’s constantly looking in the mirror to check that every hair is in its right place.
This novel is about a little waif who goes from rags to riches.
We heard a wail from the Lady of the house when she discovered her Ming vase in shards on the floor.
The farmhand yoked the ox to the wain to prepare for going into town.
Let’s wait until the sun comes out from behind the clouds to take this photograph.
This judge tends to set bails for the defendants who are brought before him at very high dollar levels.
This pirate baits ships to come to shore by putting signal lights on dangerous, craggy rocks.
The felt-like surface of a pool table is a fabric called “baize.”
My cousin Dwain is a percussionist.
Trying to be successful with this bad method fails every time.
Our Mom would faint if she saw a rat cross the kitchen floor!
World stock markets generally showed gains last year.
The gaits of those two horses are very similar.
Watch, Dad’s going to show us how he hails a cab.
The jails in our State are pretty overcrowded right now.
The gentleman was impressed with the beauty of the many young maids attending the dance.
Some people don’t trust the mails to deliver things efficiently.
In this YouTube, the lion maims the poor zebra.
We’re going to Maine for our summer vacation.
It’s my uncle’s job to inspect all of the water mains in the city.
The growing of maize (corn), for human consumption, actually began in southern Mexico.
I need the box of nails that are two inches long.
Fill these two pails with slop for the pigs.
I have pains in both of my hips.
Our house is overdue for a complete new paint job.
The Vikings were well-known for their raids on Northern European villages.
The stair rails on the cruise ship are constantly being sanitized by the ship’s staff.
I hope it rains tonight, because the garden really needs it.
Mom says that she got a big raise at work because she’s doing so well leading projects.
The Captain yelled, “Unfurl the sails!”
That lady is so kind that she’s like a saint!
I have always wondered why so many animals have tails, and what use are they?
We would never taint our high-quality food products with artificial flavors!
Many of those poor waifs don’t even have shoes.
Our new baby absolutely wails when she is hungry.
I’d better go on a diet because my waist has gone from 36 to 38 inches around.
Since your sister is already a member here, we’re going to waive the usual twenty-five dollar entry fee.
My friend Blain pitched a no-hitter in yesterday’s baseball game!
Mom, can you please help me to braid my hair?
After taking that long, hard test, my brain hurts!
The drain in the sink appears to be stopped up.
When that poor golfer takes a golf swing, it looks like a flail at the ball rather than a proper swing.
My ninety-year-old grandma has become quite frail, I’m afraid.
In the Middle Ages, there were stories of a Holy Grail that had unusual powers.
Please buy us a loaf of multi-grain bread when you go to the grocery.
My cousin Paige is the head of our school’s chess club.
Massive herds of buffalo stampeded across the broad plain.
The exhibit at the museum showed how one had to plait fibers to make a mat.
The Queen was devastated when she heard that her favorite knight had been slain in battle.
This guy completes his work as slowly as a snail, and we’re probably going to have to fire him.
We visited Barcelona on our summer trip to Spain.
Our staid boss doesn’t like throwing spaghetti at the wall, and he demands that we stick to facts and do our homework.
I hope that we can get this ink stain out of my shirt.
Principal Swain gave us permission to have a pep rally!
A huge snake slithered across a hiking trail that we were walking today.
We took the Amtrak train from Baltimore up to New York City.
One trait that I inherited from both of my parents is being good at athletics.
I love the story “The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain.
The phrase “never the twain shall meet” means that two things are too different to coexist.
Letters “AY” / “AYE”:
The crew was glad that their ship was sailing into the calmer waters of the bay.
We dropped anchor at a forested cay and enjoyed swimming in the warm, tropical waters.
It’s going to be a gorgeous day for a round of golf.
Fay has recommended a great story for us to read for next month’s book club.
Our family had a gay old time during the Christmas holidays.
Did you see the owl up in our hay loft?
Jay is going to act as the team’s first base coach.
There is a jay in that tree that is taunting our cat.
Emma and Kay have gone to the park to snow sled.
I’m going to lay my keys on this desk; don’t let me forget where I put them.
I look forward to it warming up in the month of May.
You’ve waited long enough since finishing eating, so you may now go back into the pool.
I must vote “nay” to this proposed new law.
How much do I need to pay you for these pretty earrings?
Ray has decided to take up model airplane flying as a hobby.
Finally, a ray of sun has broken through the clouds!
I’m hard of hearing; what did you say?
Aunt Tay is joining us on our cruise in the Southern Caribbean.
That movie is way too weird for my tastes.
The crowd yelled “YAY!” when she sunk a three-pointer in the basketball game.
The captain couldn’t name all of the bays in the world that she had sailed into.
I’ve got photos of at least fifteen different cays that we sailed around on our trip.
Aunt Faye insists on taking our family to dinner every time that she visits us.
Fay’s guinea pig is named Mortimer.
Jay’s down the street playing hoops with Henry.
A flock of jays has landed in our back yard.
Do you know if Aunt Kay’s bringing her dog with her when she comes to visit?
Laura and Kaye both made the cheerleading squad.
Can you pass the Lay’s potato chips?
The first thing that Mom does after a shopping trip is that she lays her purse down by the microwave.
It was two Mays ago that I officially became a teenager.
The Board of Directors took a vote, and the “nays” outvoted the “ayes.”
I hear that this warehouse job pays really well.
I need to go to Ray’s Camera Shop to buy a telephoto lens.
The rays of bright light were blinding.
Aunt Raye bakes the best cinnamon rolls in the history of mankind.
It’s Tay’s turn to be the dealer in the card game.
There are a couple of good ways that you can go about doing this to make it work well.
The crowd erupted with “yays” when Trevon slam-dunked the basketball.
That stubborn mule will bray at you if you just try to get him to move.
Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
The potter showed our class how to mold clay into a beautiful bowl.
We need to move these goods on the ocean container to a warehouse via dray.
Son, if you get into any trouble, I will flay you the second that you get home.
The wild west saloon was used to having some kind of fray going on almost every night.
Can you please take my gray suit to the dry cleaners?
Mom, can I go out to play with Harriet?
I pray that I will continue to have good health in the upcoming new year.
In this painting, you’ll see Saint George slay the dragon.
The Humane Society prefers that one spay every new kitten or puppy.
Are you sure that you can’t stay a little longer?
The boat is going to sway back and forth out in those rough waters.
I think that Tray is tall enough to be the center on our basketball team.
Let’s put out three different cheeses on this serving tray.
Fay Wray starred as the damsel in distress in the 1933 film “King Kong.”
The lone wolf bayed at the moon for hours.
When our donkey brays, it seems to rile up all the rest of the farm animals.
The science museum had an exhibit showing types of clays from different places around the world.
Let’s make sure that we invite Dayle to be a speaker at the conference.
My uncle drives drays a couple of nights a week to make some extra money.
The coach really flays the team if we’re doing poorly at our basics like blocking and tackling.
This fabric frays pretty easily at the edges.
This black and white photo has many different shades of grays in it.
The golfer Payne Stewart always wore knickers in tournaments, thus making quite a fashion statement.
We got to see two Broadway plays on our trip to New York City.
My family always prays before we eat our dinner.
In this part of the text, David slays Goliath with his slingshot.
The vet spays many young animals during the course of a year.
I hope that it stays sunny for a few more days.
Look at how that tree sways in a heavy wind.
Bring me those dirty trays for me to put them into the dishwasher.
Did you know that Bruce Wayne is really Batman?
Letters “EI” / “EIG” / “EIGH”:
When I got off of the plane in Hawaii, a flight attendant put a colorful lei around my neck.
I’m in the mood for some tasty lo mein noodles for lunch.
I pulled on the rein to slow the horse down.
The camel moved forward along the base of the seif.
In their culture, women usually wear a veil to cover their face.
In an artery, the blood is red; in a vein, the blood is blue.
I’m going to turn eight years old tomorrow!
Let’s paint the walls a neutral beige color.
She would not deign to discuss the matter with us.
I wouldn’t put it past him to feign being sick, in order to stay home from school today.
The halfback made a feint to move to his right, then quickly outwitted the linebacker and went left instead.
The horse let out a loud “neigh!” when it came upon a pack of coyotes.
The reign of Queen Elizabeth the first lasted for forty-five years.
Though I pulled as hard as I could on the reins, the horse keep speeding forward.
The landscape photographer was particularly fond of shooting seifs in the late afternoon.
We took an hour-long boat tour on the Seine River in Paris.
Sherlock Holmes often veils himself with a clever disguise.
The miners found more veins of silver deep down in the mine.
All the jockeys must weigh in at an identical weight before the horse race may commence.
Letters “EY”:
The fantasy author invented all kinds of new fey creatures for his new novel.
Hey man, how are you doing?
In Earth science, we talked about a type of soil called “gley,” where iron compounds have been oxidized.
Joel Grey was a famous and popular Broadway actor.
A grey rug would go the best with our new furniture.
A predator will always be on the hunt for prey.
When Trey caught the touchdown pass, there were only three seconds left on the game clock.
Little Miss Muffet’s curds and whey sounds like a gross concoction to have to eat.
Which shade of these greys would you prefer for your new dress?
Letters “EA”:
Yea, we get to go to the new Star Wars movie this weekend!
The crowd erupted with “yeas,” when the newscasters called the election in their candidate’s favor.
Be careful that you don’t break anything in this gift shop!
Thanks so much; that was a great meal!
Please grill my steak medium-rare.
Letters “AE”:
My friend Gae just got engaged to be married.
Mae West was a famous actress in the 1900s whose career spanned seven decades!
Did you know that Aunt Gae’s cat is a Persian?
I think that my cousin Mae’s a little bit on the wacky side.
Letters “AU”:
The tire gauge says that only one tire needs a little more air.
Letters “OE”:
The climbers felt a foehn coming down the north side of the Alps.
ACTIVITY 56) MORE WAYS TO SPELL THE “LONG-E” SOUND:
Letters “EE”:
Mom shrieked, “EEK!” when she saw a mouse in the kitchen pantry.
An electric eel is misnamed, not really an eel, but a knifefish.
I can’t stand it if a bee stings me!
My friend Dee has incredibly curly red hair.
If your checking account drops below $500, there’s a monthly fee of $25.
Gee, I thought that I’d know the answer to that.
Robert E. Lee led the Confederate army in the U.S. Civil War.
Mom, I really need to pee!
I can see perfectly with my new glasses.
Let’s tee up this cool idea to the boss.
We read a story about a wee fairy who lived in a flower.
Did you know that people actually cook and eat eels?
Please buy a package of beef hot dogs when you go to the grocery.
When the timer goes “beep,” put the casserole into the hot oven.
If you don’t try at least one beet on your plate, you’re not going to get dessert.
My good deed for the day was helping an elderly lady cross the street.
When writing term papers, professors deem it necessary that you always identify your sources.
Let’s go swim in the deep end of the pool.
Please feed the pets by 6:00 PM.
After a few days of that brutal head cold, I finally feel 100% again!
The lawyer said, “My fees are $200 per hour, plus any expenses such as postage.
The shoe salesperson agreed that I have really big feet for my age.
I do have to admit that I am a video game geek.
When my brother coughed, he got spit on me, so I said, “Geez, Ronnie, cover your mouth when you cough!”
Yoda said, “Heed my warning, Luke; if you are not careful, you will be tempted by the Dark Side.”
I’m going to need to replace the heel on my left dress shoe.
Our Jeep rides well on rough terrain.
I’m afraid that I’m going to keel over because of this brutal heat and humidity.
My dog has a very keen sense of smell.
I like to keep the closets in my house neat and organized.
This recipe calls for one chopped leek instead of an onion.
I didn’t realize that Mr. Leet is a mining engineer.
Clark Kent acts meek and mild, but he’s actually Superman!
Let’s meet at 4:00 PM at the store directory at the front entrance to the mall.
I need to take these pills at lunchtime.
Dad, you’re not going to want to hear this, but the dog peed on your favorite chair.
Let’s take a peek under the Christmas tree and see how many presents there are for everyone.
Don’t you find it challenging to peel a mango?
Son, fetch our ball-peen hammer, because it will be perfect for the wood-working that we’ll do this afternoon.
Kids, get to bed, and we don’t want to hear a peep out of any of you!
Thank goodness that our cat always pees in her litter box.
A reed is used in a wind instrument such as a clarinet or an oboe.
It’s beautiful underwater when you snorkel on a coral reef.
Oh, man, check your breath; you reek of garlic!
Son, a fish has been hooked on your line; now reel it in!
To think that this little seed is going to turn into a big plant!
Anyone want to play hide-and-seek?
Things are not always what they seem to be!
This rare butterfly is very rarely seen in North America.
This is a quality-built house, and water cannot seep into the basement.
I wonder what a fly sees when it has up to 4,500 “eye lenses.”
The former champion teed off to officially begin the golf tournament.
In spring, this pond will teem with frogs.
Grandma said, “When I was a teen, my mom would not allow me to wear make-up.”
I hope that Bob tees up with the boss a possible office Christmas party.
The President and the Veep flew from D.C. today to hit the campaign trail.
Dad’s gone outside to weed the garden.
Next week I fly to Germany to get a tour of our new factory there.
Mom always starts to weep when she goes to a wedding.
My sister Bree wants to be a fashion designer.
If we drive fast enough, maybe we can flee the storm.
If you buy two of these, you get one free.
In the cuisine of India, they use a type of liquid butter that they call “ghee.”
The gymnast shouted with glee when all of the judges rated her performance a 10.
Dad said to us, “Kids, did you know that I got down on my knee when I proposed marriage to your mom?”
I love the flowers that bloom on a tulip tree.
While I was scared to death, my sister yelled, “WHEE!” as the roller coaster sped down the steep ramp.
Our fitness center’s equipment is good for someone who beefs up by lifting weights.
Three beeps from the timer mean that the meat is done.
I never have developed a liking for the taste of beets.
The knight was well-known for his countless deeds of heroism.
Our doctor deems it wise to always get a good night’s sleep.
In the deeps of the ocean, who knows what creatures man has still never encountered?
Mom feeds the dog precisely at 9:00 in the morning and 6:00 in the evening.
That shoe feels very comfortable on my foot.
Those kids may be geeks, but I will admit that they’re super-smart.
The geese at the lake are honking loudly.
The kid down the street typically heeds his parents’ good advice.
I’ve got thick callouses on the heels of my feet.
Jeeps are sturdy for driving on dirt roads.
It’s not good when someone keels over from heatstroke.
Dad usually keeps around $100 in cash in his wallet.
This recipe calls for two of my favorite veggies: leeks and shallots.
Our friends the Leets have moved to be close to their grandkids.
I’d like to see a movie where Superman meets Thor.
Our old kitchen needs remodeling.
Don’t you love how a toddler peeks out from behind a curtain?
You can just trash these potato peels.
Mom peeps into our room before she goes to bed to make sure that we’re asleep.
It will really peeve me if you chew with your mouth open!
I think there are some ducks behind those reeds.
It’s estimated that more than a million species of life live around coral reefs.
This room just reeks of cigarette smoke.
This warehouse stores thousands of reels of film of old Hollywood movies.
Mrs. Reeve is a really great art teacher.
Let’s hope that one of these seeds grows into a gigantic pumpkin.
In this story, the hero seeks justice and tracks down a murderer.
It seems like time moves faster the older you get.
With a gentle rain, the moisture seeps into the soil rather than running off.
This warm tropical reef teems with marine life.
Most teens are itching to get their first driver’s license.
Three former Veeps attended the funeral service of the well-loved Senator.
It’s weeds like these that bother so many people’s allergies.
In just a few weeks it’ll be Christmas!
Mom usually weeps when watching tragic romance movies.
This paper cut won’t bleed for long.
Commander, we’re registering an unusual bleep on the ship’s radar.
What breed of dog did you get?
In Sunday school today we learned about the Apostles’ Creed.
Because of the rainstorm, the creek will soon rise and flow over its banks.
I’m going to creep up behind him and yell, “BOO!”
I don’t think that poor dweeb will ever get chosen to be on an athletic team.
In this part of the story, the boy flees his kidnapper.
A quarter of their naval fleet was involved in the war games.
The prisoner was freed when they found out that he had a lock-tight alibi.
The boss has high confidence in us, and he frees us to make our own decisions.
Ebenezer Scrooge led a life ruled by his own greed.
The play that we’re reading in English class is a Greek tragedy.
Her kitchen is cozy, with lots of green plants.
Let’s be ready at the front door to greet Granny.
The boxer defaulted his match, because he kneed his opponent in the stomach.
When you approach the King, make sure that you kneel before him.
Deb got down on her knees and said, “Mom, please let me go to Nancy’s party.”
The Queen will preen herself in her most elegant ceremonial robe.
I found out that I have a terrible aim and am not good at skeet shooting.
The mink that’s in the zoo has a very sleek coat of fur.
I had a great night’s sleep, except for one weird dream.
The sleet on the ground is going to make driving hazardous.
Honey, please make sure that you drive within the speed limit.
The cowboy mounted his trusty steed.
Superman is called the Man of Steel.
That hill is way too steep for me to be able to climb it.
My chore for today is to sweep the basement floor.
My sweet tooth really activates when I walk into an ice cream parlor.
That darned dog from up the street has treed our cat again.
The trees swayed wildly in the blustery winds.
The professor showed up wearing a handsome tweed suit.
A “tween” is a ten to twelve year old, too old to be a “child,” and too young to be a teenager.
We heard the new baby bird tweet from its nest.
The front left wheel on my wagon is off-kilter.
I’m glad that you agree with me on that.
Water will probably overflow the levee when the strong hurricane hits us.
Letters “EE” that “roll into” the “ER” sound:
The guy at the end of the bar ordered a beer.
Mom, Dad, there’s a deer in our back yard!
The politician made a nasty jeer at his rival.
The leer on the criminal’s face suggested that he was plotting something big.
The scientist was waiting for a peer review on his latest article.
I had to veer to the right to avoid the blown-out tire on the interstate.
I can’t have even two beers, because I get too giddy.
Farmer Jones is very pleased with his new John Deere tractor.
During his speech, there were lots of angry jeers from the crowd.
My peers at work all get along very well.
In this scene in the movie, the pilot adeptly veers away from a huge flock of birds.
In social studies today, Mrs. Greer talked about when women in the U.S. achieved the right to vote.
The arrogant musician would sneer at any other player who he thought to be an inferior performer.
Mrs. Speer, my piano teacher, has challenged me to play this Mozart piano sonata.
Mr. Steer is going to give me a summer job with his construction company.
The captain ordered his navigator to steer clear of the distant iceberg.
Letters “EA”:
Kids, we’re going to eat supper at 6:00 PM.
I ate every single pea on my plate.
I love to sail out on the deep blue sea.
Try a cup of this tasty hibiscus tea.
The interviewer did a nice job putting me at ease.
A hurricane is heading toward the east coast of the U.S.
Our dog eats virtually anything that you put in front of him.
There’s a wasps’ nest hanging from the eave just above your head.
I appear to have lost more than one bead from my favorite necklace.
Wow, that bird certainly has a long beak.
A beam of light shone through the clouds.
Mom’s fixing a bean soup with ground lamb in it.
We told our drummer that he needed to speed up the beat on this song.
We got a good deal on some sale items at the clothing store.
My friend Dean has finally finished sending in his college applications.
They’ve just named a new dean for student affairs.
It was quite a feat when she landed a perfect 10.0 score on her dive.
I think that boo-boo will heal pretty quickly.
Young man, you are in a heap of trouble!
Today is a scorcher, and the heat index is going to be over a hundred degrees.
Jean is excited to have a new baby sister.
Allow me to lead you to the area of the department store that you’re looking for.
Wow, it looks like you raked up every single leaf in the front yard!
It’s an emergency if you start to have a leak in your car’s gas tank.
Lean over and see if you can touch your toes.
This new product represents a leap forward in technology.
The pirate said to the innkeeper, “Give me a pint of your best mead.”
We’ve got enough leftovers to make this another meal.
I’m a vegan, so I don’t eat meat.
I’m not exactly sure what you mean.
They set out to fish at the neap tide.
Good job; for once, your room actually looks neat!
The rising sun will hit that mountain peak in about five minutes.
I love to hear the bells peal from the church tower.
We’re having green peas as our vegetable for dinner.
Let’s try peat moss as our mulch for the bushes this spring.
Did you read about the UFO that was seen yesterday?
Relax, kiddo, monsters under the bed are not real.
We need another ream of paper for the copying machine.
Do you know the saying, “You shall reap what you sow?”
Seal this envelope and put it into the mailbox.
I’ll sew these together so that you’ll barely even see the seam.
That old man spent most of his life sailing the high seas.
Please take a seat, and the doctor will be with you shortly.
I think that this teak chest of drawers is gorgeous furniture.
Do you think that this bluish color is closer to teal or turquoise?
Mom, Dad, I made the softball team!
We have a number of flavored teas for you to choose from.
I ordered veal marsala for my entree at the restaurant.
This flu has made my body too weak to do much but lie in bed.
She was a great Queen, and she cared much for the public weal.
I need to wean myself from always having dessert after dinner.
With great zeal, the runner started off in his quest to win the marathon.
The cat keeps scratching herself, so I bet that she has a flea.
The defense attorney made one final plea for the jury to find the defendant “not-guilty.”
Finally, the rain eased off, and within a couple of hours, the sun peeked through the clouds.
Dad, I just saw two bats hanging under the eaves of our house.
These pretty beads could be made into attractive costume jewelry.
Different types of birds have a wide variety of beaks.
The astronomers wondered if the odd beams of light were actually some attempt at communication from an alien race.
The green beans growing in the garden look very healthy.
The extinct T-Rex was once a mighty beast.
“Three-four time” means that there are three beats to each measure.
Okay class, it’s tie to calm down and cease this silly behavior.
Dad deals playing cards very fast.
All of the deans at our college signed a letter supporting the college president.
Mom prepared the most scrumptious Thanksgiving feast.
Their soldiers performed many feats of heroism and held the invaders at bay.
When this heals, you’ll feel as good as new.
Dad heaps lots of hot fudge onto his vanilla ice cream.
When the meat heats to 160 degrees in the center, then it’s ready to eat.
The ship’s captain called out, “Heave the anchor overboard!”
Your blue jeans are hanging on the clothesline.
The police had some pretty strong leads with which to catch the criminal.
There were lots of leaks in the building’s ceilings.
The famous Tower of Pisa leans at about a four-degree angle!
In this scene, the bad guy leaps out of his car and starts running.
I’m trying to decide whether I should lease or buy a new car.
We think that she is the least likely suspect in the crime.
The bartender let me try three different meads, and they were all very potent to the taste.
We’ll get Happy Meals for all of the kids in the birthday party.
They are fortunate to have the means to send their kids to college.
You can make your own sandwich, choosing from this platter of meats.
It was a momentous day when the two countries signed their peace treaty.
The mountain peaks are covered with snow this morning.
Norman Vincent Peale wrote “The Power Of Positive Thinking.”
The peals from church towers reminded us that it was Christmas morning.
I am so happy that my daughter reads voraciously.
Put those reams of paper by the copier.
That farmer reaps his crops using a combine harvester.
Your willingness to add that clause to the contract seals our deal!
His shoes were frayed at the seams.
For a change, how about reserving our seats in the balcony?
Any of these four teams is strong enough to win this year’s Super Bowl.
If you tease her about her new braces, she’ll get really mad at you.
When one weans their child from sucking their thumb, it’s not always easy.
I have learned how to weave a basket.
Oh yum, Mom is making her world-famous yeast rolls for dinner.
What a depressingly bleak day it is outside.
We heard the bleat of a newborn lamb out in the barn.
Sea bream is a particularly popular fish that people in Europe like to eat.
It’s that time of year where we need to clean our windows inside and out.
He nailed a cleat into the side of the bookcase to keep the supports from slipping.
When Scooby-Doo heard a creak in the door, he thought it was a ghost.
“Fish ice cream” from Japan doesn’t really have a fish flavor to it!
I had a dream that I was an astronaut flying to explore the planet Saturn.
We got a good treatment from the vet, so our dog no longer has fleas.
It was a freak accident how Tommy broke his leg.
My grandma always has a mischievous gleam in her eye.
It took me a while to glean what the professor was trying to teach us.
Mom, I’d be happy to help you knead the bread.
Let’s plead with our teacher to see if she’ll delay the quiz from Friday to Monday.
The pleas from the prisoner for a shorter sentence were not heeded by the judge.
I’ll iron that pleat in your new pair of pants.
I’m going to sneak up on Dad and put some snow down the back of his shirt!
You need to speak out if you think that an injustice has been done.
It’s wrong to steal from someone, even if it’s as small as a dollar bill.
I take such hot showers that I steam up the bathroom mirror.
It was a treat to get a tour of the cruise ship.
Let’s tweak this one line, and then the speech will be ready.
I’d like my ham sandwich on wheat bread.
The coming hurricane is going to wreak havoc on our city.
Letters “EA” that “roll into” the “ER” sound:
I can hear better out of my right ear.
The doc had to clean wax out of both of my ears.
My dear friend Elsie is going to visit us for the first time in years.
The appearance of a hawk brought fear to the squirrels.
Have you packed all of the gear for our hiking trip?
Did you hear that we’re getting a new cheerleading coach?
My favorite Shakespeare tragedy is “King Lear.”
We’ll be near the Grand Canyon on our trip, so can we stop to see it?
I prefer to sit in the rear of an airplane.
I saw a tear rolling down her cheek.
I hate it, but I have to send in my taxes every single year.
Honey, your beard is out of control, and you look like a mountain man.
Granny greeted the three siblings with, “Hello, my dears!”
The dictator was playing to the people’s fears in his speeches.
Dad taught us about the gears in cars today.
One hears about TikTok a lot these days.
The monster comes out to torment the village when it nears sunset.
Okay kiddos, please get your rears firmly planted on your chairs, please.
Sears used to be a retailing powerhouse, but not any more.
After he had spilled many tears, he finally got a grip and calmed down.
Many years ago, a child’s education occurred in a one-room schoolhouse.
He was concerned about the recent blear in his vision.
I hear that we’re going to have clear weather tomorrow.
Put your lipstick on carefully, and don’t smear it.
The Native American hunter threw his spear at a buffalo.
Letters “IE”:
I would as lief go to the party as not.
We have put a lien on his property until he pays us what he owes us.
My favorite cheese is a nice, creamy brie.
I challenge you to a race around the playing field.
James Bond finally caught the evil fiend and the courts put him behind bars.
Did you know that my niece is an accomplished ballet dancer?
Here is the final piece to complete the jigsaw puzzle.
The King’s army laid siege to the enemy castle.
Please be brief when you tell me what happened.
She went through a long period of grief after her mother passed away.
We skied all day, and I bet that we’re going to be really sore tomorrow.
The salesperson was convincing when he gave his spiel.
Letters “IE” that “roll into” the “ER” sound:
You can walk way out to the end of the pier, and the fishing is often pretty good there.
Many piers along the coastline were damaged by the hurricane.
Let’s sit in the second tier of the theater.
Wow, this wedding cake has six tiers to it!
Letter E “just by itself”:
I’d like to be an astronaut when I grow up.
I know that he thinks you are pretty!
It’s fine with me if you wait until tomorrow to finish this.
We would like to invite you over to dinner at our house this Saturday night.
He’d be a great guy to add to the team.
I know that he’s excited about seeing the movie this afternoon.
I thought that we’d all enjoy pancakes for breakfast this morning.
I bet that he’ll take you up on your offer.
We’ll need to take the dog to the vet in the morning.
I think that we’ve got a casserole in the freezer that we can have for dinner tonight.
Letter “E” just by itself where the Long-E sound “rolls into” the “ER” sound:
I think that the new vase would look good right here on the table.
We’re so happy to see you!
Here’s a good place to stop and fill the car with gas.
Letters “EI”:
Leif Erikson, a famous Viking, is thought to have been to the New World centuries before Columbus.
Vivien Leigh was well-known for her iconic role in the film “Gone With The Wind.”
Sam Neill acted in more than one “Jurassic Park” film.
The pirate captain yelled, “Seize that ship!”
Letters “EI” that “roll into” the “ER” sound:
That new kid at school is one weird dude!
Letter “I” “just by itself”:
Editor’s note: Letter-I making the Long-E sound is actually the third most frequent sound of Letter-I ! Once you move into longer words, this phenomenon occurs all the time, in words like: “serious, macaroni, pepperoni, khaki, ganglia, pastrami, sierra, police, kiwi, corgi, etc., etc…”
Let’s head to the ski lodge for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
I’m excited about trying out my new pair of skis on the slopes tomorrow.
The pianist said, “I will next play a gigue that was written by Bach.”
Letters “EY”:
Is this the right key to the door?
I asked the janitor, “How many keys do you have on that keychain?”
Some jerk keyed my car door in the parking lot today.
Letters “AY”:
A number of boats were moored along the quay.
The sailor couldn’t count the number of quays where he’d anchored a boat.
ACTIVITY 57) MORE WAYS TO SPELL THE “LONG-I” SOUND:
Letters “IE”:
If you don’t water this flower, it’s going to die.
Before the joust commenced, the knight yelled to his opponent, “Fie on you!”
Hie yourself down to this once-in-a-lifetime sale!
You must tell the truth and never lie to someone!
I’m drooling to have a slice of that blueberry pie.
Should I wear this paisley tie, or that striped one?
Are you going to vie to become captain of the team?
Our grandma died three years ago today.
The mythical bird the Phoenix dies, and then it is reborn from its own ashes.
In the Middle Ages, you might farm land called a “fief” that was still owned by a Lord.
Dad hied to the golf course early in order to hit some practice balls.
In this scene in the movie, she hies to the emergency room because she’s about to have her baby.
If that politician lied once in that press conference, then he really lied ten times!
That guy is so bad that every time he opens his mouth he lies!
Our teacher read us the story of the Pied Piper today.
Mom baked two different kinds of pies for Thanksgiving.
Look, Mom, I tied both of my shoes in less than a minute.
The Congressman from our own District vied to become Speaker of the House.
My bossy older sister always vies to be the leader of whatever group she is in.
The Noble’s feudal territory included some twenty fiefs.
My brother cried, “Watch out for that snake!”
My little sister cries if Mom won’t get her a treat at the grocery store.
Dad always eats dried apricots with his cereal for breakfast.
Blast it, all these flies are landing on my food.
I think I’ll order the fried catfish for lunch.
Dad pried off the top to that rusted paint container.
I just can’t stand how Mrs. Russell always pries into my private business.
I skied my drive, and the golf ball went only a hundred yards.
Nothing picks up my mood more than beautiful sunny skies.
We spied on Mom’s and Dad’s party from the outside windows.
The two spies met to exchange messages at a very secluded location.
I tried calling her, but she didn’t answer her phone.
My little sister tries to annoy me, but I ignore her.
Letter “I” — “just by itself”:
You’ve got it all wrong; I meant something entirely different.
“Lady Di” was a term of endearment for Princess Diana of England.
When you saw Santa come down the chimney, did he say “hi” to you?
I’d like some vanilla ice cream on my cake, please.
I’m exhausted and ready for bed.
This coffee shop needs to boost the signal on its wi–fi.
My uncle belonged to the Chi Phi fraternity in college.
I think I’ll go shoot some hoops for a little while.
I will go tell the boss that I’ve got a good solution to this problem.
I handed the mic to the assistant principal so that she could make her announcement.
I just finished the third book in a great sci-fi trilogy.
We’re in quite a bind in this situation.
Dern it, I cant find my car keys.
The dog is limping on its hind right leg.
They sailed their boat to a beautiful isle.
That’s very kind of you to help me with this.
Get some salsa at the store, but make sure that it’s mild.
They visited many small isles in the Pacific Ocean.
Do you mind if I sit here?
Bring home a pint of half-and-half from the store, please.
Let’s grate a bit of this lemon rind to put into the pound cake.
Our trip down the rapids was wild!
I need to go wind up the grandfather clock.
Signing this contract binds you to many terms and conditions.
This new dinosaur fossil is one of the most important finds in many years.
There are many different kinds of delicious fruits to choose from here.
These high-quality gloves are made of lisle thread.
The clock’s ticking, so you’d better make up your minds!
The waitress brought over three pints of beer to our table.
Let’s put these orange rinds in with the mulling spices, and the kitchen will smell wonderful!
There are many dangers lurking for a human in the wilds of the jungle!
When our movie shoot winds up here in Death Valley, we’ll head back to Los Angeles.
When I walked out of the dark theater, I was momentarily blind, due to the bright sun.
Let’s climb these stairs to see the city from the top of the church tower.
When I’m nervous, I tend to grind my teeth.
Letter “I” just by itself where the Long-I sound “rolls into” the “ER” sound:
I need to iron three of your dress shirts.
She’s always busy because she has so many irons in the fire.
Letters “IRE” & “YRE,” where the Long-I sound “rolls into” the “ER” sound:
You want to stay on his good side, because nothing’s worse than being the victim of his ire.
There’s a man overboard in dire straights; we’ve got to pull him back into the boat quickly.
That fire is so warm and cozy!
We’re going to hire a new office assistant tomorrow.
When you go walking on the moor, make sure that you don’t find yourself in a mire.
Yes, Sire, I’ll go fetch your sword at once.
I had a bad day today, and part of the reason is that I had a flat tire.
We need to repair the wire around this hole in the chicken coop.
The boss finally fired that lazy bum at work today.
The forest fires out west this year were brutal.
Hooray, I got hired for the job that I just interviewed for.
Your mom is doing a training session tomorrow for the new hires at her company.
Your aunt is mired in depression over the death of your uncle.
She mires herself in details, and she never sees the forest for the trees.
Did you know that this old horse sired an eventual Kentucky Derby winner?
As part of his cattle business, he sires well-bred dairy cattle.
Bill whispered to his colleague, “Aren’t you tired of hearing him prattle on and on?”
I’ve noticed that Grandpa tires more quickly than he used to.
I’m totally wired from drinking too much coffee.
All of those telephone wires certainly ruin the view of that landscape.
That is an unusually tall church spire, isn’t it?
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The British farmer said to his son, “Make sure that all the cows are in the byre before nightfall.”
Today we studied the world’s circular ocean currents that are called a “gyre.”
The ancient Greek stringed instrument called the “lyre” is in the “zither” family of instruments.
They placed the dead body on the pyre, readying for the funeral ceremony.
The city of Tyre is the 4th largest city in Lebanon.
The cows were all sound asleep in the byres across the county.
The orbit of moons around planets, and planets around a star, are types of gyres.
Lyres were being played throughout the ancient Greek festival.
Funeral pyres were dotting the hillside after the battle was over, as the army honored its dead.
Letters “IGH”:
My sister just started high school.
The time draws nigh when you’ll be a college grad and will enter the workforce.
She let out a big sigh and said, “All right, if you insist.”
The King asked his knight, “Will you fight to the death to protect our kingdom?”
Face it son, you’re going to find that life has many highs and many lows.
Is there any way to dim that bright light?
I’ve been on a diet, but I might splurge and have some dessert tonight.
Count Dracula said, “I love the creatures of the night!”
Turn right at the next street corner.
All the students in the class let out big sighs when the teacher said that it was time for a pop quiz.
Santa Claus left our roof and quickly flew out of sight.
Mom’s administrative assistant said to her, “You have a very tight schedule today.”
The Isle of Wight is a popular vacation spot for the British, and it’s located off of the south coast of England.
Letters “EI”:
The robbers were planning a heist of a million dollars of jewels.
My violin teacher is named Mrs. Klein.
SHEIN is an online fashion retailer headquartered in China.
I’m going to order another stein of beer.
Professor Stein is a demanding educator.
Letters “AI”:
Kai Ryssdal is a radio journalist who hosts a show called “Marketplace.”
How about we try out that new Thai restaurant that’s a few blocks from here.
The flight attendant asked me to get my camera bag out of the aisle.
Letters “UI”:
We had an excellent tourist guide on the bus today that took us around Rome.
The guile of that criminal mastermind was unequalled.
In the guise of a footman, Sherlock Holmes infiltrated the mansion to survey the party.
Letters “IGN”:
Make sure that you slow down and look both ways when you come to that yield sign.
One of the signs of global warming is chunks of glaciers breaking off and free-floating in the ocean.