This three-worksheet set offers a variety of learning opportunities for your students. The first worksheet is designed for guided practice, the second for independent or peer-grouped practice, and the third for homework, exit tickets, formative assessments, progress monitoring, additional practice, intervention, or final summative assessments. Please note that these worksheets can be used over multiple days, providing flexibility in your teaching schedule.
 
Learn with an Example:
Question: Which word matches the picture?
Key Idea: When a vowel precedes consonants, it usually does not say its name. Instead, it makes a short vowel sound. For instance, the letter 'a' is a vowel. When 'a' appears before consonants, it makes a short 'a' sound (/ă/), as heard in words like cap or rat.
Solution: Display a picture of the word "mat" and emphasize the short 'a' sound.