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Vowel Sounds: Long A, Short A

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Not every A is pronounced the same way! In this cut-and-paste activity, emergent readers practice pronouncing — and distinguishing between — long A and short A.

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RF.K.3.b

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English Kindergarten R.K.3.e Grade One R.1.5.e

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English Year 1 ACELA1457.a ACELA1457.d

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Kindergarten Reading & Writing Worksheets: Vowel Sounds: Long A, Short A

Guided Lesson: Short U 1

Guided Lessons are a sequence of interactive digital games, worksheets, and other activities that guide learners through different concepts and skills. They keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.

Guided Lessons are digital games and exercises that keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.

This guided lesson focuses on short U, as in jump, sun, and duck. Kids learn how to recognize and read this sound, then practice with short U words. Breaking up lessons based on vowel sounds helps kids chunk concepts together, easing retention and boosting phonics skills. Once you are through with the lesson, consider downloading some of the accompanying short U printables for extended learning.

This guided lesson focuses on short U, as in jump, sun, and duck.

This lesson includes printable activities: Download all (5)

Game: Short U Letter Tracing

Game: Short U Rhyme Hopper

Game: Short U Match-Up

Game: Short U Cloud Catcher 2

Story: Pug Story

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