✏️ Writing Fun: A/An & Can/Can’t ✏️
Welcome to our writing adventure! Today we’ll learn about using a and an, and writing about what we can and can’t do!
When to Use A or An
The Simple Rule
Use a before words that start with a consonant sound.
Use an before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
(cat starts with consonant)
(apple starts with vowel)
(dog starts with consonant)
(egg starts with vowel)
Remember the Sound!
It’s about the sound, not just the letter!
an hour (hour sounds like “our”)
a university (university sounds like “you”)
Writing About What You Can and Can’t Do
Can = Able to do something
Use can to talk about things you are able to do.
Example: “I can swim very well.”
Can’t = Not able to do something
Use can’t to talk about things you are not able to do.
Example: “I can’t ride a bicycle yet.”
Shows ability
Shows inability
Someone else’s ability
Let’s Practice Writing! 🎯
1. I see ____ apple on the table. 🍎
2. She has ____ blue crayon. 🖍️
3. We saw ____ elephant at the zoo. 🐘
4. I have ____ orange pencil. 🟠
5. My baby brother ____ walk yet. 👶
You’re a Writing Star! 🌟
Amazing job learning about a/an and writing about what you can and can’t do!
Remember:
- Use a before consonant sounds
- Use an before vowel sounds
- Use can for things you’re able to do
- Use can’t for things you’re not able to do yet
Keep writing and expressing yourself! Your words are important! 💗
