First Term English Phonics Worksheet (5)
Unit 4: At the Food Court

A  ‘-ive’ suffix- with the short ‘i’ sound as in, give or active /ive/
Poem

If you really want to live, it is better to give. 
Be supportive and kind and life will be fine.
A person who is creative will always have a friend.
If you’re selfish and excessive, you’ll be alone in the end.
 

Listen and put a in the box when you hear the short ‘ive’ sound.

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Image result for diamond ring animated

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Image result for running animated

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Image result for gift animated

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Image result for olive animated

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Image result for wave hand animated

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Image result for glove animated

 

Read the passage, circle the words with long ‘a’ sound.

         Hurray! Today is my birthday. My friend Kate is coming to my home for dinner.  My mom is going to bake a cake later and we can celebrate together.   I hope my friend is not late.  I have already taken the plates out of the cupboard!
How many long ‘a’ words can you find?

Number of long ‘a’ words: ________

 

B  ‘-ise’ suffix- with the ‘z’ sound as in, wise or surprise /aiz/

Chant

Wake up at sunrise and do some exercise.
Push ups and sit ups, then soon you’ll get a surprise!
Your body will energise and you’ll feel more awake.
And no need to apologise if you have a piece of cake.

Listen to the sentences and add the ‘ive’ or ‘ise’ word ending.

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The words pretty and strong are  adject______s.

2.

A detect____ looks for clues to solve a case.

3.

Please run around the track in a clockw_____ direction.

4.

If you do plenty of exerc_____you will keep fit.

5.

Amy is very creat_____.  She has lots of good ideas.

6.

I sometimes wake up before sunr____.