This word list contains long /a/ words for decoding practice and fluency. The list is sorted into four groups: long /a/ words with 'ai' only, long /a/ words with 'ay' only, long /a/ words with 'a' in an open syllable* and long /a/ words with eigh, ea, ei, and ey. In addition, teachers have the option of using the list in which the vowel is highlighted in red or the list with no vowel highlight. Teachers also have the option to print/use the list with the more primary looking font for younger