aw or au Middles

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a spelling exercise centered on the vowel sounds ‘aw’ and ‘au.’ Students are presented with a series of incomplete words alongside colorful illustrations that act as hints to the words they need to complete. For example, the letters “p__” are shown next to an image of a pea, indicating that the student needs to determine whether ‘aw’ or ‘au’ completes the word. The worksheet provides a variety of different words, each missing the vowel combination, challenging students to correctly identify and insert ‘aw’ or ‘au’ to complete the word accurately.

The worksheet’s objective is to teach students the correct use of ‘aw’ and ‘au’ in words where these letter combinations represent the same vowel sound. It is an exercise in phonics, focusing on these specific vowel blends, and it helps students understand how different spellings can result in similar sounds. Through this activity, students not only practice spelling but also enhance their ability to associate sounds with letter combinations. This kind of phonetic awareness is essential for developing reading and writing proficiency in the English language.