Short vowel a
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 2: Short Vowels · Lesson 1
Also known as: Short a · Short vowel a sound
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Lesson questions (15)
- Which word has the short "a" sound?
Answer: 🎩 hat - Which word has the short "a" sound?
Answer: 🍳 pan - Which word has the short "a" sound?
Answer: 😢 sad - Which word has the short "a" sound?
Answer: 🗺️ map - Which word has the short "a" sound?
Answer: 🧢 cap - 🦇 Fill in the missing letter: b_t
Answer: a - Fill in the missing letter to make "dad": d_d
Answer: a - 🥫 Fill in the missing letter: c_n
Answer: a - 😠 Fill in the missing letter: m_d
Answer: a - 🐱 Fill in the missing letter: c_t
Answer: a - Which word rhymes with "hat"?
Answer: cat - Which word rhymes with "pan"?
Answer: man - Which word rhymes with "sad"?
Answer: dad - What is the vowel in the word "hat"?
Answer: a - Which word does NOT have the short "a" sound?
Answer: sit
About this lesson
“Short vowel a” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 2: Short Vowels) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which word has the short "a" sound?” and “Which word has the short "a" sound?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: 🎩 hat · 🍳 pan · 😢 sad · 🗺️ map · 🧢 cap · a · cat · man · dad · sit
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What is the short sound of the letter a?
The short sound of the letter a is /æ/, as in hat, pan and sad. It is a short sound similar to an open Arabic 'a'. Example: The cat has a hat.
What is the difference between short a and long a?
Short a is in cap /æ/; long a, in cape, is pronounced like the name of the letter, /ei/.
What is a common mistake?
Pronouncing the a in cat like the letter e; the correct sound has the mouth slightly open, /æ/.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.