The Bees Want Them Back!
Practice Words
Words with the 'ea' vowel team, making /iΛ/ as in 'eat', /Ι/ as in 'head', or /eΙͺ/ as in 'break'.
Ned looks at his shed and hangs his head. 'Off to the beach!' Book says to Ned.
Ned went east with his spade in hand. Book said, 'Find blue clay on the sand!'
Ned struck blue clay that lay in reach. 'Dig it fast!' the Book starts to preach.
Blue balls popped up, small and clean. Ned scooped each one, quick and keen!
Ned set one ball where flames did gleam. Out came a red brick in the steam!
The Book spread wide, a pot to see. 'Make it with bricks!' said the Book with glee.
Ned made two clay pots, both neat and small. 'Now I need blooms,' he said, 'lots for them all!'
Real blooms spread out in each bright spot. Ned reached down and grabbed a lot.
A swarm of mad bees buzzed in a streak. Ned ran fast, his legs felt weak!
Ned stood by the shed, safe from the threat. He wiped his head, all damp with sweat.
Ned stepped back with Book to see his feat. The pots of blooms looked bright and neat.
The shed looked great, no longer bleak. 'A real home next!' said Ned with a squeak.