
AI and AY sentences: read and draw
Phonics · Phonics patterns: AI and AYGrade 1Free PDF
Free printable AI and AY decodable sentences: read “The snail is in the rain.” and two more, then draw a picture of each one.
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- 1Sentences with the new pattern let children use it in real reading.
- 2Read the sentence twice, then draw exactly what it says.
- 3Ask: which words have the pattern? Underline them.
Sentences on this sheet
The snail is in the rain.We play all day.Wait for the train.
Words children read are printed in school print (Zaner-Bloser style), with the same simple a and g they learn to write. Print on US Letter or A4; the PDF has no ads and no website headers.
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