This lesson has words having the short "a" and short "o" sounds.

1. Say each word aloud and listen to the short "a" and short "o" sounds.

2. Read each word silently and listen in your mind for the short "a" and short "o" sounds.

3. Write the words and cut them out.

4. Sort the words into two categories:  short "a" and short "o"

Practice learning to recognize the short "a" and short "o" sounds by doing steps #1-4 every day.

CATEGORIES: short "a"      short "b"

cat - not - bag - job - mad - stop - pan - fox - pat - lock - tack - got - lamp