Recognizing words with long e vowel sounds

ee and ea

Exercise ExpressGrade 4

Week 11

Definition1: to get to or get as far2: to succeed in touching with an outstretched hand3: range of effective action, power, or capacity

Examples: (v) - reach

-arrive

-contact

What is it like?-attain -arrive-grab -make-gain -achieve-grasp -contact

We were very happy to reach our destination without any car trouble.

reachrēch

Definition1: to utter words with the ordinary voice2: to converse

Examples:

- (v) talk

“Attention!”

What is it like?-talk -converse-mention -lecture-pronounce -preach-say

Today our class will speak with the Fire Chief about how to prevent fires.

speakspēk

Definition1: one of the four periods of the year 2: a period of the year characterized by particular conditions3: to improve the flavor of food by adding spices or herbs

Examples: (n) four seasons

(v) season food

What is it like?-time of year -flavor/spice-occasion -term

My favorite season is winter.I like to season my food with cayenne pepper.

seasonsē zn

Definition1: water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor2: to emit or give off vapor

Examples:

(n) vapor

(n) mist What is it like?-vapor-condensation-fog-mist-spray

I do not like the job of steam cleaning my carpets.

steamstēm

Definition1: a wind or current of air 4-31 miles per hour2: to proceed quickly and easily without intense effort

Examples:

- (n) windy day

(n) draftWhat is it like?- gust- gentle wind- draft- light wind- puff of air

We felt the gentle breeze through the open window.

breezebrēz

Definition1: in the space separating two points2: linking

Examples:

(v) connect

- (v) among, relating

What is it like?-connecting-among -comparison-linking-relating

The weather between Texas and Alaska is very different.

betweenbi twēn

Definition1: any of a series of steps or stages2: a unit of measure3: an academic title conferred by universities

Examples:- (n) academic level

- (n) unit of measure

What is it like?-diploma -level-stage-grade

The temperature feels like it is over 100 degrees today.

degreedi grē

Definition1: an expanse of open or cleared ground2: a sphere of activity3: to catch or pick up a ball in play4: to place players in the field to play

Examples:

- (n) sports

- (n) farm

What is it like?-grassland -meadow -competition-ranchland

The horse was free to run in the open field.

fieldfēld

Definition1: to have confidence in the truth, persons or existence2: to suppose or assume

Examples:

(v) believe whatyou read

(v) trustWhat is it like?-consider-think-trust

I believe that we will win the tennis game.

believebə lēv

Definition1: the head or leader of an organized body of people2: the ruler of a tribe or clan3: most important

Examples:

- (n) Indian chief

- (n) fire chief

- (n) captain

What is it like?-boss-supervisor-principal-captain

The Chief of Police came to visit our class today.

chiefchēf

reachrēch

Good writers reread and revise by adding, deleted, moving, or substituting.

I will reach.

Stretch It!

Fix It!

Good writers reread and edit.

the uthers did’nt beleve what the cheef tol us

Add It!

pre- -able

Good readers make words with sounds.