Problem Description:
The task involves identifying words that contain the "AI" vowel team, which makes the long
/ā/ sound. The goal is to follow a path from "START" to "FINISH" by selecting words that contain the "AI" vowel team.
Solution Approach:
1.
Understand the Rule: The "AI" vowel team produces the long
/ā/ sound. Examples include words like "tail," "snail," and "paint."
2.
Identify Words with "AI": Look for words in the image that contain the "AI" vowel team.
3.
Trace the Path: Follow the words containing "AI" from "START" to "FINISH."
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1.
Identify Words with "AI":
-
nail: Contains "AI" and makes the long
/ā/ sound.
-
snail: Contains "AI" and makes the long
/ā/ sound.
-
tail: Contains "AI" and makes the long
/ā/ sound.
-
paint: Contains "AI" and makes the long
/ā/ sound.
#### 2.
Trace the Path:
- Start at "START."
- Move to "nail" (contains "AI").
- From "nail," move to "snail" (contains "AI").
- From "snail," move to "tail" (contains "AI").
- From "tail," move to "paint" (contains "AI").
- Finally, from "paint," move to "FINISH."
#### 3.
Path Visualization:
-
START →
nail →
snail →
tail →
paint →
FINISH
Final Answer:
The path following the words with the "AI" vowel team is:
START → nail → snail → tail → paint → FINISH
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{START → nail → snail → tail → paint → FINISH}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vowel team worksheet 2nd grade.