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Antonyms and Synonyms
Long I Vowel Sound
Story Based Learning
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Antonyms and Synonyms
Long I Vowel Sound
Story Based Learning
Antonyms and Synonyms
These activities focus on the Antonyms and Synonyms contained in the Long I Phonics
Story ‘Diamonds in the Sky’.
All words and pictures are from the phonics story ‘Diamonds in the Sky’, a phonics
story purpose written in traditional picture book style containing 92 Long I words that
show 11 ways to spell the Long I Vowel Sound.
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Antonyms and Synonyms
Long I Vowel Sound
Contents
Phonics Story with 92 Long I Words showing 11 different
ways to spell the Long I vowel sound.
Diamonds in the Sky 2 versions for differences in Australian and US spelling:
- neighbors/neighbors
Rewrite the Story Rewrite the story using different antonyms and synonyms
Choose the Antonym Choose the correct antonym
Vocabulary Extension Write Your Own Antonyms
Choose the Synonym Choose the correct synonym
Vocabulary Extension Write Your Own Synonyms
Instructions for Use
Print for individual single use or laminate for multiple use
Use the story as a base for extension work
Complements and consolidates Long E spelling program
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Long I Sound
Diamonds in the Sky Artist Lavinia Letheby
Featuring the Long I Sound
Tyson Pirate sighed with delight, The neighbours came by as he worked
he’d worked hard all week and it was at great height.
Friday night. They cheered to see such an amazing
He put away his parrot and patch for sight!
his eye, Ducking and weaving he tried a
because on weekends he was quite a sky dive
quiet, shy guy. and saved the kite from wires that
were live.
Too tired to cook he stopped to buy,
pikelets, ice cream and a giant apple When Tye flew down from his mighty
pie. flight,
When he finally got home he sat down the boy looked up and pointed with
to type, fright.
to write in his diary and say, ’Hi, via ‘I’m scared,’ he cried, `there’s a spark in
Skype. the moonlight.
Why can I see something shining and
Then he hung his washing to dry on the bright?’
line
and thought he might be asleep by nine. Tyson zoomed back and what did he
But something was flapping outside in find?
the sky. A diamond necklace, one of a kind.
When he looked out the window what Inside a nest with prizes so tiny,
did he spy? collected by magpie who likes anything
shiny.
Tangled up high behind a danger sign,
was a black and white kite in the power On one side was written, ‘To my nice
line. wife Kylie.
A small boy riding his bike was crying. With love all my life, from Kyle Riley.’
‘I’ve let go the string of the kite I was One of the neighbours gave a gigantic
flying’. smile.
‘It’s mine and I’ve missed it for a very
‘Yikes,’ replied Tyson, ‘poor little mite. long while!’
I’ll climb into my sky-ship and turn on
the lights.’ High Five!
He decided it was the right time to try,
his new pilot licence for rescues on
high.
Copyright © 2020 Clever Speller. All Rights Reserved. Australian SpellingAuthor Karen Sandelin
Long I Sound
Diamonds in the Sky Artist Lavinia Letheby
Featuring the Long I Sound
Tyson Pirate sighed with delight, The neighbors came by as he worked at
he’d worked hard all week and it was great height.
Friday night. They cheered to see such an amazing
He put away his parrot and patch for sight!
his eye, Ducking and weaving he tried a
because on weekends he was quite a sky dive
quiet, shy guy. and saved the kite from wires that
were live.
Too tired to cook he stopped to buy,
pikelets, ice cream and a giant apple When Tye flew down from his mighty
pie. flight,
When he finally got home he sat down the boy looked up and pointed with
to type, fright.
to write in his diary and say, ’Hi, via ‘I’m scared,’ he cried, `there’s a spark in
Skype. the moonlight.
Why can I see something shining and
Then he hung his washing to dry on the bright?’
line
and thought he might be asleep by nine. Tyson zoomed back and what did he
But something was flapping outside in find?
the sky. A diamond necklace, one of a kind.
When he looked out the window what Inside a nest with prizes so tiny,
did he spy? collected by magpie who likes anything
shiny.
Tangled up high behind a danger sign,
was a black and white kite in the power On one side was written, ‘To my nice
line. wife Kylie.
A small boy riding his bike was crying. With love all my life, from Kyle Riley.’
‘I’ve let go the string of the kite I was One of the neighbors gave a gigantic
flying’. smile.
‘It’s mine and I’ve missed it for a very
‘Yikes,’ replied Tyson, ‘poor little mite. long while!’
I’ll climb into my sky-ship and turn on
the lights.’ High Five!
He decided it was the right time to try,
his new pilot licence for rescues on
high.
Copyright © 2020 Clever Speller. All Rights Reserved. US SpellingAuthor Karen Sandelin
Long I Sound
Diamonds in the Sky Artist Lavinia Letheby
Rewrite the story using antonyms and synonyms
Tyson Pirate sighed with delight, The neighbours came by as he worked
he’d worked hard all week and it was at great height.
Friday night. They cheered to see such an amazing
He put away his parrot and patch for sight!
his eye, Ducking and weaving he tried a
because on weekends he was quite a sky dive
quiet, shy guy. and saved the kite from wires that
were live.
Too tired to cook he stopped to buy,
pikelets, ice cream and a giant apple When Tye flew down from his mighty
pie. flight,
When he finally got home he sat down the boy looked up and pointed with
to type, fright.
to write in his diary and say, ’Hi, via ‘I’m scared,’ he cried, `there’s a spark in
Skype. the moonlight.
Why can I see something shining and
Then he hung his washing to dry on the bright?’
line
and thought he might be asleep by nine. Tyson zoomed back and what did he
But something was flapping outside in find?
the sky. A diamond necklace, one of a kind.
When he looked out the window what Inside a nest with prizes so tiny,
did he spy? collected by magpie who likes anything
shiny.
Tangled up high behind a danger sign,
was a black and white kite in the power On one side was written, ‘To my nice
line. wife Kylie.
A small boy riding his bike was crying. With love all my life, from Kyle Riley.’
‘I’ve let go the string of the kite I was One of the neighbours gave a gigantic
flying’. smile.
‘It’s mine and I’ve missed it for a very
‘Yikes,’ replied Tyson, ‘poor little mite. long while!’
I’ll climb into my sky-ship and turn on
the lights.’ High Five!
He decided it was the right time to try,
his new pilot licence for rescues on
high.
Copyright © 2020 Clever Speller. All Rights Reserved. Australian SpellingAuthor Karen Sandelin
Long I Sound
Diamonds in the Sky Artist Lavinia Letheby
Rewrite the story using antonyms and synonyms
Tyson Pirate sighed with delight, The neighbors came by as he worked at
he’d worked hard all week and it was great height.
Friday night. They cheered to see such an amazing
He put away his parrot and patch for sight!
his eye, Ducking and weaving he tried a
because on weekends he was quite a sky dive
quiet, shy guy. and saved the kite from wires that
were live.
Too tired to cook he stopped to buy,
pikelets, ice cream and a giant apple When Tye flew down from his mighty
pie. flight,
When he finally got home he sat down the boy looked up and pointed with
to type, fright.
to write in his diary and say, ’Hi, via ‘I’m scared,’ he cried, `there’s a spark in
Skype. the moonlight.
Why can I see something shining and
Then he hung his washing to dry on the bright?’
line
and thought he might be asleep by nine. Tyson zoomed back and what did he
But something was flapping outside in find?
the sky. A diamond necklace, one of a kind.
When he looked out the window what Inside a nest with prizes so tiny,
did he spy? collected by magpie who likes anything
shiny.
Tangled up high behind a danger sign,
was a black and white kite in the power On one side was written, ‘To my nice
line. wife Kylie.
A small boy riding his bike was crying. With love all my life, from Kyle Riley.’
‘I’ve let go the string of the kite I was One of the neighbors gave a gigantic
flying’. smile.
‘It’s mine and I’ve missed it for a very
‘Yikes,’ replied Tyson, ‘poor little mite. long while!’
I’ll climb into my sky-ship and turn on
the lights.’ High Five!
He decided it was the right time to try,
his new pilot licence for rescues on
high.
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Long I Sound Choose the Antonym
Diamonds in the Sky
Circle the word that is the opposite
mountain climb rise descend
laughing joke crying sobbing
discover find lose treasure
miniature enormous gigantic beanstalk
life flower death energy
weak strong winner mighty
friendly nice manners mean
timid bold shy funny
huge little mouse tiny
wife son partner husband
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Long I Sound Long I Sound Antonyms
Vocabulary Extension
Write your own words that have an opposite meaning to the story words
Story Word Antonym Story Word Antonym
bright night
dry quiet
giant shiny
inside tired
likes white
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Long I Sound Choose the Synonym
Diamonds in the Sky
Circle the word that is similar
mountain climb rise descend
laughing joke crying sobbing
discover find lose treasure
miniature enormous gigantic beanstalk
life flower death energy
weak strong winner mighty
friendly nice manners mean
timid bold shy funny
huge little mouse tiny
wife son partner husband
Copyright © 2020 Clever Speller. All Rights Reserved.Name
Long I Sound Long I Sound Synonyms
Vocabulary Extension
Write your own words that have a similar meaning to the story words
Story Word Antonym Story Word Antonym
bright night
dry quiet
giant shiny
inside tired
likes white
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