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Exploring Long ‘i’ Sounds – Introduction to long vowels – What’s a long vowel sound? – Vowels that say their name, like ‘i’ in ‘like’ – Today’s star: Long ‘i’ sound – The long ‘i’ sounds like ‘eye’ – Finding words with long ‘i’ – Let’s list words like ‘bike’, ‘like’, ‘time’ | Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of long vowels, explaining that they are vowel sounds that are pronounced the same as their letter names. Engage the class by asking if they can think of any words with long vowel sounds. Focus the discussion on the long ‘i’ sound, providing examples and emphasizing the ‘eye’ sound it makes. Encourage the students to think of and find words that contain the long ‘i’ sound. Prepare a list of words with the long ‘i’ sound to prompt students if they need help. This activity will help students recognize and pronounce long ‘i’ sounds, enhancing their reading and pronunciation skills.

Exploring Long ‘i’ Sounds – What is a long vowel? – It’s when a vowel sounds like its name. – The long ‘i’ sounds like ‘i’ in ‘ice’ – It’s the same ‘i’ you hear when you say ‘ice’. – Listen to examples of long ‘i’ – We’ll hear words like ‘kite’, ‘bike’, and ‘like’. – Practice finding long ‘i’ words | Introduce the concept of long vowels to the students, emphasizing that a long vowel ‘says its name.’ Use the word ‘ice’ as a clear example of the long ‘i’ sound. Play audio clips or pronounce examples of long ‘i’ words such as ‘kite’, ‘bike’, and ‘like’ for the class to listen and repeat. Encourage the students to practice by finding and saying more long ‘i’ words from their reading books or classroom materials. This will help them recognize the pattern and improve their reading skills.

Finding the Long ‘i’ Sound – ‘i_e’ gives us a long ‘i’ sound – Like in ‘kite’, where ‘e’ is silent – ‘igh’ also sounds like long ‘i’ – Words like ‘night’ have this sound – Let’s find more long ‘i’ words – Practice with a fun activity – We’ll do a word hunt in class! | This slide introduces the concept of the long ‘i’ sound to first graders, focusing on the common spelling patterns ‘i_e’ and ‘igh’. Start by explaining that the long ‘i’ sounds just like the name of the letter ‘I’. Show them that in words like ‘kite’, the ‘e’ at the end is silent and makes the ‘i’ say its name. Then, introduce the ‘igh’ pattern with a word like ‘night’, where the ‘gh’ is also silent. Encourage the children to think of other words that have the long ‘i’ sound and share them with the class. For the activity, have a ‘word hunt’ where students look for long ‘i’ words in books or around the classroom and create a word wall with their findings. This interactive approach will help reinforce their understanding of the long ‘i’ sound in a fun and engaging way.

Practice Time: Match the Long ‘i’ Sound! – Listen to the word with long ‘i’ – Find the picture that matches – Look for pictures with words like ‘kite’, ‘bike’, or ‘dive’ – Show your chosen picture – Get ready for a fun game! – We’ll play together and learn the long ‘i’ sound | This slide is for an interactive class activity focused on identifying the long ‘i’ sound in words. The teacher will say words aloud, and students will choose from a selection of pictures that represent words with the long ‘i’ sound. This activity helps students associate the sound with the visual representation of the word, reinforcing their phonetic understanding. Teachers should prepare a set of pictures that include words with the long ‘i’ sound and some that do not to ensure students are listening carefully. Examples of pictures could include a kite, bike, dive, lime, and others. The teacher should encourage participation from all students and provide positive feedback to support their learning.

Let’s Read Together: Spot the Long ‘i’ – We’ll read a story together – Listen for the long ‘i’ sound – The long ‘i’ sounds like ‘eye’ – Raise your hand when you hear it – Show you’re listening and understanding – Follow along with me – Keep your eyes on the book as we read | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in an interactive reading activity focused on identifying the long ‘i’ vowel sound. Start by choosing a story that contains several words with the long ‘i’ sound. As you read the story aloud, encourage the students to listen carefully and raise their hand each time they hear the long ‘i’ sound, reinforcing their phonemic awareness. Remind them to follow along with their own copy of the story or on the shared book if available, to promote reading skills. This activity not only helps in recognizing the long ‘i’ sound but also in understanding its use within words and context. After the reading, discuss the words they found and praise their participation.

Class Activity: Long ‘i’ Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for long ‘i’ words – Find objects or pictures – Look for things that sound like ‘i’ in ‘kite’ – Work with a buddy – List the words you discover – Write down the words with long ‘i’ sound | This activity is designed to help students recognize the long ‘i’ sound in words through an interactive and engaging classroom hunt. Set up the classroom with various objects or pictures that have the long ‘i’ sound in their names. Pair up the students and provide them with a worksheet to list the words they find. Encourage them to say the words out loud to practice the pronunciation. Possible objects or pictures could include a kite, light, or a picture of a night sky. After the hunt, have a discussion about the words they found and how the long ‘i’ sound is used in each word. This will reinforce their phonics skills and understanding of vowel sounds.

Show and Tell: Long ‘i’ Words – Share your long ‘i’ words – Explain the long ‘i’ sound – Words like ‘bike’ or ‘dive’ where ‘i’ says its name – Listen and learn from friends – Discover more long ‘i’ words | This slide is for a class activity where students will engage in a ‘Show and Tell’ to share the long ‘i’ words they have found. Encourage each student to explain why they think their chosen words have the long ‘i’ sound, which typically sounds like the letter ‘i’ itself. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of long vowel sounds and provide an opportunity for peer learning. As a teacher, be prepared to guide the discussion, correct any misconceptions, and provide positive feedback. You can extend the activity by asking students to use their words in sentences or to find additional words in the classroom that have the long ‘i’ sound.

Celebrating Long ‘i’ Sounds – Excellent work on long ‘i’ words! – Long ‘i’ sounds just like ‘i’ – It’s the ‘i’ in ‘like’, not ‘fish’ – Listen for long ‘i’ in words daily – You might hear it in ‘time’, ‘smile’, or ‘slide’ – Keep practicing your long ‘i’ sounds! – Try reading books to find more long ‘i’ words | Congratulate the students on their hard work in identifying words with the long ‘i’ sound. Remind them that the long ‘i’ sounds exactly like the name of the letter ‘i’, as in ‘ice’. Encourage them to keep an ear out for this sound in conversations, during storytime, and in any other words they encounter. Reinforce the learning by suggesting they practice with their parents or guardians at home, and by reading books that contain a variety of long ‘i’ words. This will help solidify their understanding and recognition of the long ‘i’ sound in their everyday environment.