✏️ Short a Sound · Practice · Grade 1

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Remember: The short-a sound is the sound you hear in cat, hat, bag. It is usually spelled with one a between two consonants (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC).

1Find and circle each short-a word. Words go across → and down ↓.

2Unscramble each short-a word. Use the picture clues.

1.
nfa
2.
amj
3.
atn
4.
nva

3Use the words to complete the sentences.

cathatmap
  1. The is on the mat.
  2. I put on my .
  3. We used a to find the park.
Answer key · Part 1: cat, hat, bag, map, fan, jam (across and down) · Part 2: 1. fan · 2. jam · 3. ant · 4. van · Part 3: 1. cat · 2. hat · 3. map
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This Grade 1 worksheet practises short a sound with 3 short activities and an answer key. Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach short a sound?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. The short-a sound is the sound you hear in cat, hat, bag. It is usually spelled with one a between two consonants (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC).

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

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