Identifying Short Vowel Sounds

The video tutorial introduces a spelling lesson for unit one, focusing on short vowels. It begins with a review of vowels and their short sounds, followed by an explanation of a new spelling routine to be used throughout the school year. The routine involves saying, mapping, spelling, and writing words while identifying short vowel sounds. The lesson includes practice with words like 'six', 'tag', 'rib', and 'map', and concludes with high frequency words 'which' and 'van'. The goal is to help students remember spelling patterns and improve their phonics skills.

What is the main focus of this week's spelling lesson?

• Long vowels

• Diphthongs

• Short vowels

• Consonants

Which of the following is NOT a vowel?

• u

• i

• b

• a

What sound does the short vowel 'a' make?

• ee

• ah

• oo

• ay

What is the first step in the spelling routine?

• Say the word

• Circle the pattern

• Map the sounds

• Write the word

What action is performed to help remember the spelling of a word?

• Jump it

• Whisper it

• Smash it

• Clap it

What is the short vowel sound in the word 'six'?

• i

• o

• e

• a

Which letter represents the short vowel sound in 'tag'?

• e

• g

• a

• t

What is the short vowel sound in the word 'rib'?

• i

• o

• a

• e

Which letter in 'map' is the short vowel?

• a

• e

• m

• p

What is the short vowel sound in 'sad'?

• a

• e

• i

• o