Summary
In “Short Vowels,” Melissa Boyd teaches the short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, and u through a catchy, award-winning grammar song. Quick to drop into an ELA warm-up, a mini-lesson, or a language center, and easy to sing along with.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Letters stand for sounds, and putting those sounds together is how we read and spell words. Practicing the sounds builds the foundation for reading.
- What sound or letters does this song practice?
- Can you say three words that use that sound?
- How does the song help you remember it?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sound, vowel, letter, blend, word.
Try it: List three words that have the sound from the song and read them aloud.