Let's review.
When a vowel has a long sound, it sounds just like its name.
Long 'A' - cave
Short vowel sounds don't sound like the long sounds.
Let's look at different ways to make long and short 'a' sounds.
'a' followed by two consonants, or in the middle of one syllable words, makes a short 'a' sound.
ask
stand
catch
than
'ay', 'ey', and 'eigh' make long 'a' sounds.
always
away
they
prey
eight
'a-e' makes a long 'a' sound too.
ace
cave
takes
Tip: e at the end of a word usually makes the previous vowel long!
'ai' sometimes makes a long 'a' sound.
afraid
...but sometimes 'ai' makes a short 'e' sound:
said
'ea' sometimes makes a long 'a' sound.
great
break
... but sometimes 'ea' makes a long 'e' sound:
beat
Great job! We covered a lot of new words.
Now, finish the practice to master spelling them on your own. 😺