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L.1 Match pictures to short o words

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Understanding the Short O Sound

The short o makes the sound /ŏ/ like in the word octopus. This sound is round and open, and we hear it in many common words.

Examples of Short O Words:
  • o β†’ hot
  • o β†’ dog
  • o β†’ pot
  • o β†’ top
  • o β†’ log
Helpful Hint

The short o sound is the same sound we hear in the beginning of the word β€œon.”

CVC Words with Short O

CVC words are made up of a consonant, vowel, and consonant. Many CVC words use the short o sound in the middle.

Examples:
  • h-o-t β†’ hot
  • d-o-g β†’ dog
  • l-o-g β†’ log
  • t-o-p β†’ top
  • p-o-t β†’ pot
Helpful Hint

Tap each sound slowly, then blend them together. For example: /d/ - /ŏ/ - /g/ β†’ dog.

Word Families with Short O

Word families are groups of words that share the same ending pattern. They help us build reading fluency and spelling skills.

Examples:
  • -ot family β†’ hot, pot, not, dot
  • -op family β†’ top, hop, mop, pop
  • -og family β†’ dog, log, hog, fog
Helpful Hint

Say the ending sound first, then add a beginning consonant. For example: start with -og and add d β†’ dog.

Practicing Short O in Sentences

Reading short o words in sentences helps us practice fluency and confidence while reading.

Examples:
  • The dog sat on the log.
  • Mom put the pot on top.
  • The cat is not hot.
  • Tom can hop to the top.
Helpful Hint

First, read each sentence slowly. Then read it again more smoothly, listening for the short o sound each time.

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