Exploring Short Vowel Sounds: Focus on 'u'

What sound does the letter 'u' make in this lesson?

• a[æ]

• e[ɛ]

• i[ɪ]

• u[ʌ]

Which of the following is a young animal?

• Cub

• Pup

• Kitten

• Chick

What do you see in the bathroom that has the _ub sound?

• Jug

• Mug

• Rug

• Tub

When can you see mud?

• In the desert

• After it rains

• During a sunny day

• In the snow

What is mud?

• Wet ground

• Dry ground

• Rocky ground

• Sandy ground

What action is associated with the _ug sound?

• Hug

• Sit

• Run

• Jump

Who does the mom hug in the example?

• Her daughter

• Her pet

• Her son

• Her friend

In the first test, what do you need to do?

• Draw a picture

• Write a sentence

• Look at the picture and choose the word

• Listen to a story

In the second test, what is different?

• There are no pictures

• You have to draw

• You have to write a story

• You have to sing

In the True/False test, what does the man do?

• Sweeps the floor

• Mops the rug

• Washes the dishes

• Cleans the window