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CVC Word Families: Short 'a' Phonics Practice

Engaging short 'a' CVC word family practice (-at, -an, -ap). Trace words, identify missing sounds, and read three-letter decodable words.

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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references

Before you begin

Recognize the letter sounds appearing in the activity.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Model the target skill: decode regular one-syllable CVC words with short vowel 'a'. Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
  2. Check readiness first: Recognize the letter sounds appearing in the activity.
  3. Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: Blend sounds through the whole word rather than guessing from its first letter.

A common mistake to discuss

Blend sounds through the whole word rather than guessing from its first letter.

What to practice next

Read a new word with the same sound pattern.

Sample question and answer

Which word rhymes with 'cat'?

  • A. cup
  • B. bat
  • C. car
  • D. dog

Answer: B. 'Cat' and 'bat' both end in the -at sound, making them rhyming words.

Intended curriculum references: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.

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