153Teaching Phonics © 2011 by Wiley Blevins, Scholastic Teaching Resources

Build Words

Sound-Spelling Word Sort

Spell Words

Interactive Story

Word Family Sort

Unscramble and Connect

IWBInteractive Whiteboard Activities

Short aSee Instructional Routines, pages 29–32, for additional lesson details and support. IWB This icon indicates that the CD includes an interactive whiteboard version

of the activity that can be used for small-group or whole-class learning.

1 Introduce the Sound-Spelling: Tell children that the letter a stands for the /a/ sound as in apple. This is the short-a sound. Write the word on the

board and underline the target spelling. Have children write the letter a several times as they say /a/.

2 Model Blending: Write the words sat, man, and tap on the board. Model blending the words sound by sound. Run your finger under each letter as you

say the sound. Have children repeat.

3 Blend Words: Use Blend Words: Short a, page 154, to have children chorally blend the words on each line. Model, as needed. Children can then use the

lists for further independent practice. Also encourage children to complete the Do More! activities on the page.

4 Build Words: Using the letter cards on Build Words: Short a, page 155, have children build the following words in sequence: sat, mat, fat, fan, can, man,

map, tap, tan, ran. Then have children complete the activities on the page. IWB

5 Sort Words: Use Sound-Spelling Word Sort: Short a, page 156, to have children work with partners to sort the words by their sound-spellings. IWB

6 Spell Words: Use Spell Words: Short a, page 157, to give children practice spelling the letter-sounds in different picture names. (Answers: m-a-p, c-a-t,

f-a-n, s-a-d, f-l-a-g) Then have them spell the following words as you dictate each one: sat, man, rag, had, and back. Display the words and have children self-correct their answers. IWB

7 Connect to Reading: Distribute copies of Interactive Story: Sam’s Cat, page 158. Read the story with children several times. Model blending, as

needed. Then have children independently complete the questions and prompts. Invite them to color the cat black. Have children reread the story multiple times for fluency. IWB

8 Build Fluency: Use Speed Drill: Short a, page 159, for additional fluency building. Begin by giving students two minutes to underline the short-a

spelling in each word. Then have them practice reading the words independently to prepare for the one-minute speed drill.

9 Extend Phonics Knowledge: Use the following activities to extend learning. (Specific teaching notes appear on these pages.)

• LearningCenter:Word Family Sort, pages 160–161 IWB

• Independent Activity: Unscramble and Connect, page 162 IWB

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Short a Blend Words

To the Teacher: Distribute a copy of the page to each child. Have children chorally blend the words. Model, as needed.

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Read the Words

at mat rat cat fatan man ran can fanhad dad bad back blacksat sad sack map madham bag ask wax pass

Step Into Longer Words

bat bats wag waggingback backpack hand handstandbag sandbag nap catnap

Do More!

} Build Reading Fluency: Read the word lists until you can read them quickly and correctly. Practice reading the lists 3–4 times each day.

} Spell It: Have a friend say each word. Write the word on another sheet of paper. Check your answers.

} Write About It: Use the words to create a story. Use as many words as possible. Circle the words from the list that you use.

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Short aBuild Words

To the Teacher: Distribute copies of the page and have children cut out the letter cards to do the first part of the activity. Then have them complete the rest of the page.

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Fill in the blanks to make words using each spelling pattern.

__an __at __ap __ack__ad__an __at __ap __ack__ad__an __at __ap __ack__adWrite sentences using the words you made above. Use another sheet of paper, if needed.

Listen carefully. Use the letter cards to make the words your teacher says. Then use the cards to make as many words as possible. Work with a friend.

Letter Cards

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Short a Sound-Spelling Word Sort

To the Teacher: Distribute copies of the page (enlarge, if desired), and have children cut out the word cards, then work with partners to sort the words by their sound-spellings.

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Read each word. Then sort the words.

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Word Cards

cat fan hat pan ratcan sat man bat tan

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Short aSpell Words

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Write each picture name. Write the spelling for each sound in a separate box.

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Short a Interactive Story

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Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Sam’s CatSamhasacat.Thecatisfat.Thecatisblack.Thecatcannap.Sam’scatsat.Sam’scatsatonamat.Sam’scatsatandsatandsat.Thecatisnotsad.Thecatisnotmad.Thecatis...justacat.

1. Circle all the words with -at.

2. Draw a box around the words that rhyme with had.

3. What did Sam’s cat do? Write about it.

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Short aSpeed Drill

To the Teacher: Begin by giving children two minutes to underline the short-a spelling in each word. Then have them practice reading the words independently to prepare for the one-minute speed drill.

Name

Read the words many times. Then have a friend time you. Count how many words you can read in a minute.

am at sat cat badblack class dad fan hadhand has man mad ranam dad fan at satdad has sat am badcat man mad hand hadmad bad class ran manblack man had cat badhas sat mad black amat ran fan hand class

1st Reading: words read in a minute

2nd Reading: words read in a minute

3rd Reading: words read in a minute

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Short a Learning Center

To the Teacher: Copy, cut out, and glue the directions to the front of a zipper storage bag, folder, or large envelope. Also copy and cut out the word cards and Word Family Sort Boards (enlarge, if desired), and place them inside.

Word Family Sort Directions:

Tell children to sort the words according to word family and place them under the picture whose name contains the same ending sounds.

Word Cards

hat bat cat

can man ran

sad bad mad

map tap nap

crab cab lab

black pack track

flag bag rag

hand land sand

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Word Family Sort Boards

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Short a Independent Activity

Name

Unscramble and ConnectUnscramble the letters. Write the word. Draw a line from the word to the matching picture.

1. tac

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7. nam

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