Year 1 English · A.7 · Spelling and word study
Hear the middle vowel sound
Kids learn to recognize short vowel sounds by listening to where they appear in words — at the start, end, or in the middle. This helps them read and spell simple words correctly.
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In science class, Omar asks: Which word has the /e/ sound like in 'bed'?
- Pen (right)
- Cup
- Pig
Maya says 'sun'. What does the middle letter make when said out loud?
- U (right)
- N
- O
In science class, Theo asks: Which word has the /e/ sound like in 'bed'?
- Sit
- Pig
- Pen (right)
Tip: Kids learn to recognize short vowel sounds by listening to where they appear in words — at the start, end, or in the middle. This helps them read and spell simple words correctly.
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