Short Vowel "A"
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These lessons, with videos, examples, stories, and songs to help Grade 1 kids learn about the short vowel “A” and long vowel “A”. Learn the difference between short “a” words and long “a” words.
The following diagram shows some examples of short A and long A words. Scroll down the page for more examples and stories using the short A and long A words.
“Short a” and “Long a” Words and Sentences
Chicken Jane and the fat cat
short a sound
Cliff Hanger and the marching band
short a
Short “a” story
Tackled and Paddled Hamburger
Chicken Jane and the bad ram
short “a”
What’s Cooking? - Slammed and Rammed Ham
Short “a” sound
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