Fun with Articles: A and An Adventure!
Fun with Articles: A and An Adventure!
What do you already know about using 'a' and 'an'?
Learning Goal
At the end of the lesson you will know how to use 'a' and 'an' before words and when to choose each one.
What Are Articles?
Articles are tiny words we use before nouns. They help tell if we talk about any one thing. The two most common articles are 'a' and 'an'.
When to Use 'a' or 'an'
Use 'a' when the next word starts with a consonant sound, like a cat or a dog.
Use 'a'
Use 'an'
Use 'an' when the next word starts with a vowel sound, like an apple or an elephant.
Look and Say!
What do we put before each picture: 'a' or 'an'? Say your answer aloud!
Let’s Practice Together!
Fill in the blanks: __ orange, __ house, __ igloo, __ cat. Hint: Say the next word aloud first!
Check Your Answers!
Remember This!
Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound. Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound. Great job practising articles!
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