/aw/ and /au/ Sounds

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🎯 Part 1: Sound Identification

1. Circle the words that have the /aw/ sound (like in "saw"):

paw

haul

dawn

launch

2. Circle the words that have the /au/ sound (like in "haul"):

fault

claw

August

lawn

3. Which spelling makes the /aw/ sound in the word "fawn"?

4. Fill in the missing letters to complete each word:

s______ (cut wood with this tool)

p______ (animal's foot)

h______ (to pull or drag)

f______ (a mistake or crack)

5. Write the whole word for each picture clue:

A baby deer: f __________

Sharp nails on a cat: cl __________

The eighth month: __________ ust

6. Spell these heart words correctly:

w __________ (past tense of "is")

bec __________ (gives a reason why)

7. Read this short passage and underline all the words with /aw/ or /au/ sounds:

The dog saw a paw print on the lawn. He had to haul

the big ball away because it was stuck near the fence.

In August, we like to sit on the porch at dawn and

watch for birds with sharp claws.

8. Write one sentence using at least two words with /aw/ or /au/ sounds: