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ran
Zac the Rat


Complete each word to rhyme with , then say the word.
Hint: Use the picture clues to help.
Write the missing short vowel in each word,
then say the word.
Circle the words that rhyme.
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Name short a cat



Write these words in the correct shapes, then say the words.
Teacher Note: Practice with high-frequency words.

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to the a and i s l ook

Word Bank
Read the words in the Word Bank.
Write the missing letter in each word, then say the word.
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man hand bat ants pants ham



Circle the word that best completes the sentence,
then write the word in the blank.
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had
sat
sad
The rat is
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mat
pat
fat
Zac sat on a
can
cat
hat
The naps.
ants
an
pants
The ran to the jam.
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Circle the things that have the short a sound, then
write about the picture. Use the Word Bank to help you.
Teacher Note: Ask emergent writers to simply write their favorite short-a words from the picture.

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Name
Word Bank
bat j am rat hat bag ants
short a cat