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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘u’ sound – ‘u’ as in ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’ – The sound is like the ‘uh’ in ‘hug’ – Practice finding the short ‘u’ – We’ll spot the short ‘u’ in different words – Match words with pictures – Connect the ‘u’ sound words to the right image | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to first graders, which is a fundamental concept in phonics. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples, such as ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’. Use visual aids like pictures of these items to reinforce the sound. Engage the students in a practice session where they identify the short ‘u’ sound in various words. Incorporate a matching activity where students connect words containing the short ‘u’ sound with corresponding pictures. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding and makes the learning process enjoyable.

Listening to the Short ‘u’ Sound – Listen to short ‘u’ words – Repeat: ‘cup’, ‘sun’, ‘run’ – Say the words aloud with me – Hear the ‘uh’ in each word – It sounds like ‘uh’ as in ‘umbrella’ – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound, which is phonetically represented as ‘uh’. Start by saying words with the short ‘u’ sound clearly and ask the students to listen. Then, have them repeat the words after you, ensuring they articulate the ‘uh’ sound correctly. Use visual aids like pictures of a cup, sun, and someone running to reinforce the connection between the words and their meanings. Encourage the students to practice saying these words at home to strengthen their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound. During the next class, you can assess their progress by having them identify the sound in different words or even in a short reading passage.

Matching Short ‘u’ Words to Pictures – Look at each picture carefully – Listen to the short ‘u’ words – Match words to the right picture – Use clues in the picture to decide – We’ll discover matches together! – Share your matches with the class | This slide is designed to help first graders associate words containing the short ‘u’ sound with corresponding images. Begin by showing a series of pictures to the class, then pronounce words with the short ‘u’ sound, such as ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘mud’. Ask the students to look at the pictures and listen to the words, then decide which word matches each picture. Encourage them to use visual clues from the pictures to make the correct associations. After the matching activity, have a discussion with the class to confirm the correct matches and reinforce the short ‘u’ sound. This interactive approach will help students with word recognition and phonemic awareness.

Creating Sentences with Short ‘u’ – Learn the short ‘u’ sound – Example: ‘The duck is under the sun.’ – ‘duck’ and ‘under’ have the short ‘u’ sound – Make your own short ‘u’ sentences – Use words like ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘mud’ – Share your sentences with the class | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and use the short ‘u’ sound in sentences. Start by explaining the short ‘u’ sound and model it with an example sentence. Encourage the students to listen for the short ‘u’ sound in words and to think of other words that have the same sound. Then, have them create their own sentences using words with the short ‘u’ sound. Provide a list of short ‘u’ words to assist them if needed. Finally, create a fun and supportive environment for the students to share their sentences with the class, fostering confidence in their language skills.

Choose the Right Sentence: Short ‘u’ Sound – Look at the picture of a mug – Which sentence matches the picture? – ‘The bug is in the sun.’ or ‘The mug is on the rug.’ – Does ‘bug’ or ‘mug’ sound like the picture? – Let’s find the sentence with the short ‘u’ sound! – We’re listening for the ‘uh’ sound in ‘mug’! | This slide is designed to help students recognize the short ‘u’ sound in words and match them to pictures. Display the picture of a mug and read the two sentences aloud, emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound in ‘bug’ and ‘mug.’ Ask the students to listen carefully and decide which word contains the same short ‘u’ sound as in ‘mug.’ Guide them to understand that ‘The mug is on the rug.’ is the correct sentence because ‘mug’ and ‘rug’ both contain the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage the students to say the sentences out loud and practice the short ‘u’ sound. This activity will enhance their phonemic awareness and reading skills.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Bingo – Let’s play Short ‘u’ Bingo! – Listen for words with short ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’, and ‘sun’ – Cover the matching picture on your card – First to cover all pictures wins! | This interactive bingo game is designed to help first graders recognize and differentiate the short ‘u’ sound in words. Prepare bingo cards in advance with pictures that represent words with the short ‘u’ sound. During the game, call out words with the short ‘u’ sound and have students cover the corresponding picture on their cards. The first student to cover all their pictures shouts ‘Bingo!’ and wins. Possible variations of the game could include using different words for each student, playing in small groups, or having students take turns calling out the words. This activity reinforces phonemic awareness and can be adapted for different learning levels.

Mastering the Short ‘u’ Sound! – Congratulations on learning short ‘u’! – Listen for the ‘uh’ sound in words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’ have the short ‘u’ sound – Practice makes perfect – You’re becoming a short ‘u’ expert! | This slide is a celebration of the students’ achievement in learning the short ‘u’ sound. It’s important to reinforce the ‘uh’ sound, which is characteristic of the short ‘u’. Encourage the students to keep practicing by reading aloud and listening to the sound in different words. Provide them with a list of short ‘u’ words to practice at home. Remind them that with consistent practice, they will become proficient in recognizing and using the short ‘u’ sound. Celebrate their progress so far and motivate them to continue learning.