Uncovering the Schwa Sound
A Grade 1 worksheet to help students identify and understand the schwa sound in common words.
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Uncovering the Schwa Sound
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The schwa sound is a lazy, soft 'uh' sound that can be made by any vowel. It's often found in unstressed syllables. Listen for the schwa sound in the following activities!
Listen to the word. Which letter makes the schwa sound?
1. banana
b
a (first)
a (middle)
n
2. about
a
b
o
u
Fill in the blank with the letter that makes the schwa sound.
1. The c is a type of vegetable.
2. I like to eat pizz for dinner.
3. My broth is playing outside.
Read each word aloud. Underline the letter that makes the schwa sound.
1. elephant
2. wagon
3. pencil
Read the words in the word bank. Write the words that have a schwa sound on the lines below.
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