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Author
John
Subject
Phonics
Difficulty
3rd Grade
1. The “AW” Pattern – /aw/ sound aw usually comes: At the end of a word saw, paw, jaw, straw, claw Before L, N, K (common pattern) awl, awn, awk Examples: awl → the tool yawn → /yaw-n/ hawk, awkward So you can say: When the /aw/ sound comes before L, N, K, we often use “aw.” Examples grouped: Pattern Examples awN yawn, dawn, lawn, fawn awL bawl, crawl awK hawk, awkward 2. The “AL” Pattern – /aw/ sound When a is followed by l, it often gives the /aw/ sound. Examples: ball, tall, ca...
This learning resource focuses on the 'aw' sound and its spelling patterns. It outlines how the letters 'aw' create the /aw/ sound in various words, and provides examples such as 'saw,' 'paw,' and 'jaw.' The material explains the occurrence of 'aw' at the end of words and before the letters 'L,' 'N,' or 'K.' It also covers the 'al' spelling pattern which often represents the same sound, showcasing words like 'ball,' 'call,' and 'fall.' Activities throughout the document encourage students to identify, sort, and use words with both 'aw' and 'al' spellings. Students are further engaged through sentences creation and reading passages to highlight the 'aw' sound, reinforcing their phonics skills.