Long/Short A Word Sort

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What is a Long A sound?

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The Long A sound is pronounced like the letter 'A' in words such as 'snail', 'rainy', and 'maid'.

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What is a Short A sound?

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The Short A sound is pronounced like the 'a' in 'can' and 'cat'.

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Give an example of a word with a Long A sound.

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An example of a word with a Long A sound is 'strayed'.

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Give an example of a word with a Short A sound.

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An example of a word with a Short A sound is 'can'.

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How do you identify a Long A sound in a word?

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You can identify a Long A sound by listening for the 'A' that sounds like its name, as in 'rainy'.

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How do you identify a Short A sound in a word?

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You can identify a Short A sound by listening for the 'a' that sounds like 'ah', as in 'cat'.

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What is the Long A sound in the word 'maid'?

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The Long A sound in 'maid' is pronounced like the letter 'A'.

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What is the Short A sound in the word 'can'?

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The Short A sound in 'can' is pronounced like 'ah'.

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Is 'snail' a Long A or Short A word?

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'Snail' is a Long A word.

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Is 'can' a Long A or Short A word?

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'Can' is a Short A word.