Schwa Rules
Grade 7 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can recognize and pronounce words containing the schwa sound in different contexts.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
American English Sounds - UH [ə] Vowel - How to make the SCHWA Vowel
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the word "family," which vowel sound is most likely to be the schwa? Explain your reasoning. Pronounce the word "actor." Does the schwa sound appear in this word, and if so, where? Explain how the schwa sound is affected by the 'r' consonant. ”
Teacher Guide
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