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This 20-word word search helps students in Grades 3–5 practice the "aw" vowel sound and common spelling patterns. Hidden words include hawk, lawyer, daughter, and awkward, all featuring the "aw" phoneme. Use it as a phonics warm-up, small-group practice, or homework reinforcement in a reading or spelling unit.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated February 2022

Word List

  • HAWK
  • FAUCET
  • AUTHOR
  • PAUSE
  • DAUGHTER
  • WITHDRAW
  • HAULED
  • AWFULLY
  • UNLAWFUL
  • LAWYER
  • STRAWBERRIES
  • SQUAWK
  • SAUCERS
  • DRAWER
  • CAUTION
  • VAULT
  • NAUGHTY
  • DNAWING
  • AWKWARD
  • EXHAUST

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