Short Vowel CVC Words - Short e, Short o, and Short u

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound that a vowel makes when it is pronounced quickly and does not sound like the name of the letter. For example, the short 'e' in 'bed', the short 'o' in 'dog', and the short 'u' in 'hut'.

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Which words have a short 'e' sound?

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Words like 'bed', 'net', and 'pen' have a short 'e' sound.

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Which words have a short 'o' sound?

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Words like 'dog', 'log', and 'hot' have a short 'o' sound.

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Which words have a short 'u' sound?

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Words like 'hut', 'cut', and 'mud' have a short 'u' sound.

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What is a CVC word?

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A CVC word is a three-letter word that follows the pattern of consonant-vowel-consonant, such as 'cat', 'bed', and 'dog'.

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Give an example of a CVC word with a short 'e' sound.

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An example of a CVC word with a short 'e' sound is 'bed'.

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Give an example of a CVC word with a short 'o' sound.

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An example of a CVC word with a short 'o' sound is 'dog'.

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Give an example of a CVC word with a short 'u' sound.

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An example of a CVC word with a short 'u' sound is 'hut'.

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What does the word 'hut' mean?

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A 'hut' is a small house made of sticks or other simple materials.

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What does the word 'pet' mean?

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A 'pet' is an animal that is kept for companionship or enjoyment.