Lesson 14: Words with Long o

Say each spelling word. Listen for the long o sound. Sort the words into the three long o patterns:1. There are thirteen spelling words that have the o pattern.2. There are five spelling words that have the oa pattern.3. There are two spelling works that have the oe pattern. o Words clothes total ocean pony obey poem almost only comb motor hotel zero program oa Words oak throat coach coast soap oe Words goes toe Synonyms: Synonyms are words that are the same as or similar. Match the spelling word that is a synonym for each word. shoreline coast nearly almost follow obey sum total travels goes sea ocean just only show program Clues: Match the spelling word for each clue People wash with this soap Ten minus ten equals this zero This is a place for travelers to stay hotel This is a small horse pony You can use this to make your hair neat comb This is found on your foot toe This person trains athletes coach People wear these clothes Spelling in Context: Use each spelling word once to complete the selection. Vacation Mail Dear Grandma, We've been on vacation in Grand Cayman for almost a week now. Ourhotel is nice. They give you little bars of face soap and little bottles of shampoo. The most fun I've had so far is snorkeling in the ocean. Dad decided to take me with him after we'd been here for only one day. I had to promise to obey the safety rules at all times! Dad taught me how to move the funny rubber feet. Then I learned to breathe through a snorkel. Later that afternoon, we went along the coast by boat to a coral reef. When we turned the motor off and stopped the boat, Dad and another diver jumped over the side. Then I went in, yelling, "Here goes nothing!" I swam near the surface. A beautiful angelfish swam right in front of my face. A canary fish brushed my side. My feeling was one of total wonder. I am going to write a poem about swimming with the fish. Dad had to drag me out of the water. Then we changed out of out swimsuits and into our clothes and got the other diver to take a picture of us. Can you tell that we forgot to comb our hair? It got a bit cold and I got a sore throat, but it was worth it!Love,TracyDear Tracy, How lucky you are to be on Grand Cayman! This morning the temperature here fell to zero, and my old oak tree is totally covered with snow. Outside, Mr. Johnson's pony is puffing his white breath into the air. I am stuck indoors for a while-I tripped and broke my toe yesterday. I loved your letter. The picture of you and your dad is very funny! I'll bet snorkeling is really fun. I've never been, but I watched a program about it on television last month. Well, hurry home! I fount out I will be the coach of the Hillsboro soccer team. We start proactive next week. By then I will be able to walk. Why not come with me to practice?Love you,Grandma