Short Vowels
Let's embark on a journey to learn about short vowels. In this presentation, we'll
discover the sounds of the short vowels, a, i, e, o, and u, and how they make
words come to life.
Objectives:
Students will be able to…
Identify and pronounce short vowel
sounds in one-syllable words.
Decode words using short vowel
patterns.
Apply short vowel knowledge to reading
and writing simple sentences.
Short Vowel a
The short vowel "a" makes a short, quick sound, like the "a" in "cat". Listen
carefully to the sound of "a" in words like "apple", "ant", and "hat". Notice how
the sound is short and sharp.
Sound Example Words
The short vowel "a" makes a Some examples of words with
short, quick sound, like the "a" in the short vowel "a" sound
"cat". include "cat", "hat", "map", "fan",
and "bag".
Practice
Practice saying the short "a" sound in different words. You can try saying
words like "apple", "ant", and "hat".
Short Vowel i
The short vowel "i" makes a short, sharp sound, like the "i" in "pig". Can you
hear the short "i" sound in words like "pig", "tin", and "ship"? Listen closely and
try to identify the short "i" sound.
1 Sound 2 Example Words
The short vowel "i" makes a Some examples of words with
short, sharp sound, like the "i" the short vowel "i" sound
in "pig". include "pig", "tin", "ship",
"big", and "dip".
3 Practice
Try saying words like "pig", "tin", and "ship" while focusing on the short
"i" sound.
Short Vowel e
The short vowel "e" makes a short, quick sound, like the "e" in "bed". Can you hear the short
"e" sound in words like "bed", "pen", and "egg"? This sound is short and sharp.
Sound
The short vowel "e" makes a short, quick sound, like the "e" in "bed".
Example Words
Some examples of words with the short vowel "e" sound include "bed",
"pen", "egg", "web", and "sled".
Practice
Try saying words like "bed", "pen", and "egg" and notice the short "e"
sound.
Short Vowel o
The short vowel "o" makes a short, round sound, like the "o" in "dog". Listen to the short "o" sound in words like "dog", "top", and "hot". This
sound is short and clear.
Sound Example Words Practice
The short vowel "o" makes a short, round Some examples of words with the short Practice saying words like "dog", "top",
sound, like the "o" in "dog". vowel "o" sound include "dog", "top", and "hot" while listening for the short "o"
"hot", "frog", and "sock". sound.
Short Vowel u
The short vowel "u" makes a short, muffled sound, like the "u" in "cup". Can you hear the short "u" sound in words like "cup", "sun", and "run"? This sound is short and muffled.
Sound 1
The short vowel "u" makes a short, muffled sound, like the "u" in "cup".
2 Example Words
Some examples of words with the short vowel "u" sound include "cup",
"sun", "run", "hug", and "drum".
Practice 3
Try saying words like "cup", "sun", and "run" and focus on the short "u"
sound.
Identifying Short Vowels
Now that we've learned about each short vowel, let's try identifying them in words. When you see a word, listen for the short vowel sound and try to
identify which short vowel makes that sound.
Short "a" Short "i" Short "e" Short "o"
Listen for the short "a" sound in Listen for the short "i" sound in Listen for the short "e" sound in Listen for the short "o" sound in
words like "cat", "hat", and "map". words like "pig", "tin", and "ship". words like "bed", "pen", and "egg". words like "dog", "top", and "hot".
Short "u"
Listen for the short "u" sound in
words like "cup", "sun", and "run".
Recap and Practice
We've learned about the short vowels a, i, e, o, and u. Remember, short vowels make short,
quick sounds. Now, let's practice identifying the short vowels in words! You can try reading
words and listening for the short vowel sounds. You can also play games with friends to help
you remember the short vowels.
Short Vowel Sound Example Words
a cat cat, hat, map, fan, bag
i pig pig, tin, ship, big, dip
e bed bed, pen, egg, web, sled
o dog dog, top, hot, frog, sock
u cup cup, sun, run, hug, drum
