Uncovering the Schwa Sound!
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on identifying and understanding the schwa sound in words.
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Uncovering the Schwa Sound!
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Read the instructions carefully for each section and complete all the activities.
What is the Schwa Sound?
The schwa sound is the most common vowel sound in the English language! It sounds like a soft 'uh' or 'ih' and is often found in unstressed syllables of words. It can be represented by any vowel letter (a, e, i, o, u) or even a combination of vowels. Think of the 'a' in 'about' or the 'e' in 'taken'.
The schwa sound is usually written with the symbol /ə/.
1. Which of these words has a schwa sound?
cat
banana
tree
sun
2. In the word 'elephant', which vowel makes the schwa sound?
e (first 'e')
e (second 'e')
a
all vowels
Underline the letter or letters that make the schwa sound in each word.
1. The 'a' in 'about' makes the sound.
2. The schwa sound is usually found in syllables.
3. Any vowel letter can make the sound.
Read each word aloud. Circle the letter that you think makes the schwa sound.
1. problem
2. celebrate
3. family
4. wagon
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences. Each word contains a schwa sound.
1. My favorite at the zoo is the lion.
2. I need a to write my name.
3. The beautiful smells sweet.
4. We went to the and saw clowns.