Exploring Short Vowel Sounds: Focus on 'a' in ag and ap

This video tutorial focuses on teaching the short vowel 'a' sound, specifically the _ag and _ap sounds. It begins with a review of previously learned sounds and introduces new words with _ag and _ap endings. The lesson includes interactive exercises and tests to reinforce learning. A story is read to highlight the use of these sounds in context, followed by a comprehension test. The session concludes with a farewell.

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

• [æ]

• [a]

• [o]

• [e]

Which of these words has the _ag sound?

• dog

• cat

• bag

• bat

What is a rag used for?

• Wearing

• Cleaning

• Cooking

• Writing

Which of these items would you find a tag on?

• Pen

• Book

• Chair

• Bag

Which of these words has the _ap sound?

• cap

• cat

• bat

• dog

What do you use a map for?

• Writing

• Cooking

• Finding a place

• Reading

What is a nap?

• A type of food

• A short sleep

• A game

• A book

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

• Sing a song

• Write a story

• Choose the word you hear

• Draw a picture

What letter do you put before _ap to make a word?

• d

• b

• c

• e

What is the correct statement about the story?

• A tag is on the bag

• A cat is on the mat

• A bat is in the hat

• A dog is in the fog