MIKE RIDES A BIKE

This phonics song helps to teach and practice the long vowel 'i' and the silent 'E' in words like - Mike, rides, kite, bike. Point out that without the silent 'E', the word will be read with a short vowel sound - ride/rid, kite/kit. The song also teaches other forms of the long 'i'. Students will learn to use 'y' as long 'i' in words like 'cry & fly'. The song also introduces the vowel digraph 'igh' for long 'i' in words like 'high' & 'bright