Understanding Schwa

What is schwa? When a vowel in the second syllable of a word makes an unexpected sound, it is usually a schwa. The schwa is closely related to the short /u/ sound as in wagon. some other schwa words are tendon, model, atlas, seldom, custom, pivot, canvas, sandal, novel, chapel, anthem, etc.

Wilson 3.2

This week we started Wilson step 3.2. In this sub step students are introduced to multi-syllabic words with blends. The following are some sentences you can use with your children at home:

1. Alfred will win the contest.
2. The twist contest was fun. 
3. Get the pumpkin in the shed. 
4. That bat had a six-inch wing span. 
5. Ted will insist that he got the best fish. 
6. Tim was upset when he lost the contest. 
7. We will get the nonstop jet. 
8. The big problem upset Jeff. 
9. Sam was absent from math class. 
10. Nelson was in the sandwich shop.
11. The chestnut fell into the hot pot. 
12. Jim had a bobsled on the hill. 
13. Bon will go to the dentist. 
14. Did Seth win the contest? 
15. Alfred has lots of talent.