Introduction
Hello 1st graders! We will be learning about short vowel sounds, and specifically focusing on short a. 
Task
Explore the short vowel a activities on this site!
You will be learning what short a says when you see it in words, how to read short a words, and compare long and short a words.
Process
Click on the links below to complete the tasks.
1. Let's learn what short a says-
2. Follow along with the Word Machine to read short a words- https://www.starfall.com/h/word-machines/word_machine_a/?sn=word-machines--ela1
3. Alphabats- Match the words that rhyme https://www.abcya.com/games/alphabats_rhyming
4. What is the difference between what short a says and long a?
5. Eat the words with the correct vowel sounds! https://mrnussbaum.com/vowel-sound-man-online-game
Evaluation
| Limited | Approaching | Progressing | Mastery | |
| Identifies short a sound | Identifies short a sound 50% or less of the time independently | Identifies short a sound 51%-74% of the time independently | Identifies short a sound 75%-89% of the time independently | Identifies short a sound 90%-100% of the time independently |
| Reads CVC short a words | Reads 50% or less of short a CVC words independently | Reads 51%-74% of short a CVC words independently | Reads 75%-89% of short a CVC words independently | Reads 90%-100% of short a CVC words independently |
| Sorts long a and short a words into different categories | Sorts long and short vowel 50% or less independently | Sorts long and short vowel 51%-74% independently | Sorts long and short vowel 75%-89% independently | Sorts long and short vowel 90%-100% independently |
Conclusion
Great work completing the Short A WebQuest! You worked so hard to complete this fun activity! Recognizing short vowels and long vowels is an important skill. It helps you become a more fluent reader. Please come back soon to keep practicing!
Credits
ELA 1st grade standards- These tasks focus on the foundations of reading in 1st grade.
RF.1.2a Distinguish long from short vowel sounds
RF.1.2b Orally produce single-syllable words by blending the sounds
RF1.2c Isolate and pronounce initial, medial, and final sounds in single-syllable words
Computer Science Standards
1A-CS-01 Select and operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks, and recognize that users have different needs and preferences for the technology they use.
Teacher Page
- Curriculum Area(s): Literacy, Computer Science
- Grade Level: 1st
- Purpose of assignment or objectives: This WebQuest provides an interactive experience for students to strengthen their knowledge on short vowel and long vowel a which is a foundation skill.
- Estimated Time To Complete Activities: The activities can be completed at the user's pace. Some tasks may take a few minutes, where others may be greater than 10 minutes. Estimated to be completed in a 5 day week of learning.
- What technology are you using? Users need a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- Materials: Technology access, internet access, and the WebQuest link are required for users to interact with the short a and long a activities. The teacher can assess the students prior to their exploration of the WebQuest. He/she can then assess the students after completing the WebQuest.