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Lesson Script: Phonics - Short A

Introduction (5 minutes)

Objective

Today, we are going to learn about the short "a" sound. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize, pronounce, and write words that contain the short "a" sound.

Hook

Let's start with a fun rhyme: “A cat sat on a mat, With a hat so big and flat!” Can you hear the short "a" sounds in those words?

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Introduction to Short "A"

The short "a" sound is pronounced like /æ/, as in "cat," "bat," and "hand." When you hear this sound, it usually occurs in one-syllable words or sometimes in two-syllable words.

Examples

Let’s look at some common short “a” words:

• cat
• hat
• bat
• tap
• man
• pan
• sand

Practice Pronunciation

Now, let’s say these words together:

• “cat, hat, bat, tap, man, pan, sand.”* (Allow students to repeat after you)

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

Activity: Word Sort

We are going to sort words into two categories: short "a" words and other vowel words.

• Short A Words: cat, bag, sad, rat, bat
• Other Vowel Words: see, bee, my, you, key

Create a chart on the board and ask the students to come up one-by-one to place the words in the correct column.

Individual Practicing

Now, I want you to take out your notebooks and write five words that contain the short "a" sound. Then, choose three of those words to use in a sentence.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Worksheet Activity

Hand out a worksheet with the following sections:

1. Circle the short "a" words in the given sentences.
2. Fill in the blanks with a short "a" word from the word bank.

Word Bank: cat, mat, rat, fat, pat

Sentences:

1. The ___ sat on the mat.
2. The _____ ran across the street.
3. I pat my ___ on the head.

Give students a few minutes to complete it while you walk around to assist.

Closure (5 minutes)

Review

Let’s quickly recap what we learned today. What is the sound we focused on? (The short "a" sound)

Can someone give me an example of a short "a" word? (Students respond)

Transition

For homework, you will create a short story using at least five short "a" words. Be ready to share them in the next lesson.

Homework Assignment

Task

Write a short story that includes at least five short "a" words from the list below:

Short A Word List: cat, hat, sad, bat, ran, mad, plan, man, can, pan

Correct Answers

While there is no single correct answer for the stories, students should include at least five of the words listed. Encourage creativity and clarity in their writing.

Both the stories and the sentences from the worksheet can be reviewed in the next class to ensure understanding of the short "a" phonics lesson.