Spelling List 1: Short 'a' Words — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Kindergarten / Foundation spelling lists spelling list.
Kindergarten / Foundation · English · Spelling Lists
Spelling List 1: Short 'a' Words — Answers
Part A — Your words
All of these words have the short a sound in the middle, like the 'a' in cat. Say each sound (c-a-t), then trace the word and write it again.
Part B — Fill the gap
Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.
Answer: cat
Answer: hat
Answer: map
Answer: bag
Answer: can
Answer: jam
Answer: pan
Answer: sad
Answer: tap
Answer: van
Part C — Mixed up
The letters of each word are mixed up. Write the word correctly on the line.
Answer: cat
Answer: hat
Answer: map
Answer: bag
Answer: can
Answer: jam
Answer: pan
Answer: sad
Answer: tap
Answer: van
Part D — Test yourself
Ask a parent to read each word aloud. Write each word without looking at your list, then check your answers together.
Answer: cat
Answer: hat
Answer: map
Answer: bag
Answer: can
Answer: jam
Answer: pan
Answer: sad
Answer: tap
Answer: van
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.
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