Ned Needs a New Coat
Practice Words
Words containing the 'ee' vowel team, consistently producing the long /iΛ/ sound.
Ned had a farm with cows and sheep. He needs a sleek new coat to keep.
Ned made a coat. It took a week. The coat was brown, not at all sleek.
The Book peeps, 'Ned, go pick red buds with speed! Gold buds are the next thing we will need!'
Ned squeezes the red rose and will not stop. Red runs down, drop by drop!
Ned tried on the red coat. Not so neat! 'Jeez, I look just like a beet!'
Ned gave the bud a squeeze with glee. Gold goo dripped out for all to see!
Ned tries the gold coat. Can't you see? 'Jeez, I look just like a bee!'
Red and gold swirl and meet. Ned sees a shade so warm and sweet!
Ned rubs on the new paint with speed. 'Orange is just what I need!'
Ned builds new stands and lines them by the tree. The Book peeps, 'Why so many? Let me see!'
Ned picks more buds and paints with glee. So many sleek new coats to see!
At night Ned fights with speed on his feet! His sleek orange coat can't be beat!