Use the correct article: a or an

Learning Objectives Identify the five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. Identify a consonant. Listen for the first sound of a word. Choose 'an' for a word that starts with a vowel sound. Choose 'a' for a word that starts with a consonant sound. Use 'a' and 'an' correctly in a simple sentence. Do you see __ elephant 🐘 or __ cat 🐈? Let's learn which word to use! We will learn about two special words: 'a' and 'an'. These words, called articles, help us talk about one thing. Learning the rules makes our sentences sound great! Real-World Applications Asking for one snack, like 'an apple' 🍎 Talking about one animal, like 'a dog' 🐶 Describing one toy, like 'a car' 🚗 Reading a book an...

TermDefinitionExample ArticleA small word that comes before a noun. 'A' and 'an' are articles.We use 'a' in the phrase 'a bee' 🐝. NounA word for a person, place, or thing.The word 'ball' ⚽ is a noun. VowelThe special letters a, e, i, o, and u.The word 'apple' 🍎 starts with the vowel 'a'. ConsonantAny letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel.The word 'book' 📚 starts with the consonant 'b'. SoundWhat we hear when we say a letter or word.The word 'cat' 🐈 starts with a 'kuh' sound.

The 'An' Rule (Vowel Sounds) Use 'an' before a word that starts with a vowel sound. If a word starts with the sound of a, e, i, o, or u, put 'an' in front of it. It helps the words flow together nicely. The 'A' Rule (Consonant Sounds) Use 'a' before a word that starts with a consonant sound. If a word starts with any sound that is not a vowel, put 'a' in front of it. This is the rule we use most of the time.