ela · kindergarten
Short A Words Sentences and Stories
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text.
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Learning goals
- Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text.
Before you begin
Know the letter sounds c, a, t, r, n, p, m, h, d, s and v. Introduce the words a, the, on, to, in before reading.
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Complete practice
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories
Practice · Adult guidance · 25 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories: Explore and Explain
Explore · Adult guidance · 10 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories: Practice Independently
Practice · Adult guidance · 10 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories: Apply and Create
Apply · Adult guidance · 15 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
4. Review
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories: Review Connections
Review · Adult guidance · 10 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A focused review activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
5. Check
Practice previewShort A Words Sentences and Stories: Check Your Understanding
Check · Adult guidance · 10 min
Blend and read short-a CVC words in a short connected text. A focused check activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: Blend these sounds and write the word: c - a - t.
- Connect the response to: Read cat. How many letters are in it?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Read the story. What did the cat sit on?
Watch for: Guessing from a picture instead of blending the letters.
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