Give students targeted practice choosing the correct article—a or an—based on the beginning sound of a word. In this self-checking Boom Cards™ mystery picture activity, learners read a word, check the image for support, and select the right article. Each correct answer reveals part of a hidden pixel image, turning grammar and phonics review into an engaging game.
Preview
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What Students Practice
- Applying a/an with attention to initial sound (vowel vs. consonant)
- Sound–symbol correspondence and vowel/consonant phonics
- Grammar in context with picture-supported vocabulary
Word List (Examples)
Vowel sounds: insect, emerald, umbrella, owl, avocado, acorn, igloo, eggplant, oval, axe, uncle
Consonant sounds: bicycle, dinosaur, zucchini, wave, gift, leaf, pineapple, yogurt, vase, stamp, net, crown, forest, hippo, key, muffin, nail, queen, rocket, toaster, visor
What’s Included
- A link to access 35 “A or An?” Mystery Picture Boom Cards on the Boom Learning℠ platform
- Auto-grading with instant feedback and a reveal-as-you-go pixel image
Tech & Access
Boom Cards™ play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) and in the Boom app for iPads, iPhones, Android, and Kindle Fire. You’ll need an adult Boom Learning account to assign decks. “Fast Pins” allow quick, self-grading play; premium features offer additional assignment options. Learn more at Boom Learning.
No prep: paperless, self-checking, and ready to assign.
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Pair It With This
Build deeper sound awareness alongside articles practice with our Phonics & Vowel Sounds Resources (great for short/long vowels and initial-sound review). For more digital practice, explore our Boom Cards™ collection .
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Indefinite Articles A or An? Grammar Boom Cards | Mystery Picture