To solve this problem, we need to look at each picture and say its name out loud. We are looking for the "short a" sound, which sounds like the "a" in
apple,
cat, or
hat.
Here is the step-by-step check for each picture:
1.
Rat: The word is "rat." It rhymes with cat. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
2.
Grapes: The word is "grapes." It has a long a sound (like "cake"). Do not color it.
3.
Van: The word is "van." It rhymes with fan. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
4.
Brush: The word is "brush." It has a "uh" sound. Do not color it.
5.
Hand: The word is "hand." It rhymes with land. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
6.
Map: The word is "map." It rhymes with cap. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
7.
Cat: The word is "cat." It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
8.
Drum: The word is "drum." It has an "uh" sound. Do not color it.
9.
Frog: The word is "frog." It has an "aw" sound. Do not color it.
10.
Crab: The word is "crab." It rhymes with lab. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
11.
Bat: The word is "bat." It rhymes with hat. It has the short a sound. (
Color it)
12.
Plate: The word is "plate." It has a long a sound (like "cake"). Do not color it.
Final Answer:
You should color the following pictures:
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Rat
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Van
*
Hand
*
Map
*
Cat
*
Crab
*
Bat
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of short letter a worksheet.
