Exploring The Letter A in Saxon Phonics

What sound does the letter A make when it is a short vowel?

• Eh

• Ah

• Oh

• Uh

What is the sound of the long vowel A?

• O

• Ee

• I

• A

What rule is applied when a one-syllable word ends with F, L, or S?

• Single vowel rule

• Floss rule

• Consonant-le rule

• Double consonant rule

What does the letter A sound like before an L in the word 'small'?

• Uh

• Oo

• Ah

• Ee

Why does the letter A make an 'ah' sound in the word 'wand'?

• It is followed by W

• It is a short vowel

• It is a long vowel

• It is doubled

What coding is used to indicate the 'ah' sound in 'wasp'?

• Two dots

• Underline

• Cross out

• Circle

What sound does the letter A make after QU in 'quad'?

• Ah

• Eh

• Ih

• Oh

What additional coding is needed in the word 'squash'?

• Cross out silent letters

• Circle the QU

• Underline the digraph

• No additional coding

What is the sight word introduced in this lesson?

• Mother

• Brother

• Father

• Sister

What object is used to help remember the 'ah' sound of A?

• Wallet

• Wheel

• Watch

• Window