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Welcome to Rhyming Words! – Greetings First Graders! – Today’s lesson: Rhyming words – Rhyming words end in the same sounds – Words like ‘dog’ and ‘log’ rhyme because they both end with ‘og’ – Examples: ‘cat’, ‘hat’, ‘bat’ – Can you think of a word that rhymes with ‘sun’? | This slide introduces first graders to the concept of rhyming words. Rhyming is an essential phonological awareness skill that helps with reading and spelling. Begin the lesson by explaining that rhyming words have the same ending sounds, making them sound alike. Use simple, familiar words as examples to illustrate the concept. Encourage the children to listen to the sounds rather than just look at the spelling. Activities can include identifying rhyming words in a poem or song, playing rhyming games, or creating a rhyming word wall. Make sure to praise the students for their efforts and participation.

Exploring Rhymes: Words with the Same Ending – What does ‘rhyme’ mean? – Rhyming words end with the same sound. – Examples: ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ – Both words end with ‘at’ and sound similar. – Finding rhyming words – Think of words that sound like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’. – Practice with rhymes | This slide introduces the concept of rhyming to first graders. Start by explaining that rhyming words are words that have the same last sound. Use simple, familiar words as examples, like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’, to illustrate this concept. Ask the students to actively participate by thinking of other words that rhyme with the examples given. Encourage them to listen to the sounds at the end of the words to find matches. This activity will help them develop phonemic awareness and enjoy the musical aspect of language. For practice, you can have them draw pictures of things that rhyme or play a rhyming game where they match words with the same ending sounds.

Matching Rhyming Words – Learn to match rhyming words – Listen to the teacher’s word – Find the word that sounds the same – Practice with an example – Teacher says ‘dog’, students say ‘log’ | This slide is designed to introduce first graders to the concept of rhyming words. Start by explaining that rhyming words are words that have the same ending sound. Give an example by saying a word out loud and having the students find another word that ends with the same sound. For instance, if you say ‘dog’, the students might respond with ‘log’. Encourage the students to listen carefully to the ending sounds of words to find their rhymes. Make this an interactive activity by saying different words and giving students the chance to find their rhyming pairs. This will help them develop phonemic awareness and enjoy the musical aspect of language.

Finding Rhymes in a Poem – Listen to the poem carefully – Hands up for rhyming words – When two words sound the same at the end, that’s a rhyme! – We’ll find rhymes as a team – Together, we’ll point out words that rhyme in the poem – Understanding rhyme endings – Rhymes often have the same letters at the end, like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ | This slide is for a class activity focused on identifying rhyming words within a poem. Play a short, simple poem for the students and instruct them to listen attentively. When they hear words that rhyme, they should raise their hand – this encourages active listening and participation. After listening to the poem, work together as a class to find and list all the rhyming words. Discuss how rhyming words have similar ending sounds and often share the same ending letters. This activity will help students recognize rhyming patterns and improve their phonological awareness. For students who may struggle, be prepared with additional examples and guide them through the process.

Rhyming Word Game – Let’s play a rhyming game! – I’ll show pictures, you find rhymes – Look at the picture, think of words ending the same way – Shout out words that rhyme – Get ready for rhyming fun! | This slide introduces a fun and interactive rhyming game for first graders. The teacher will show pictures to the students, and they will be encouraged to shout out words that rhyme with the picture. For example, if the picture is of a cat, students might shout ‘hat’, ‘bat’, or ‘rat’. This activity helps students recognize and produce rhyming words, an essential skill in phonological awareness. The teacher should prepare a list of pictures that are easily recognizable by first graders and have obvious rhyming counterparts. The game should be played in a lively and encouraging atmosphere to make learning fun.

Creating Our Rhymes – It’s rhyme time! – I say a word, you find a match – If I say ‘cat’, you might say ‘hat’ – Create a list of rhyming words – Words that sound the same at the end – Share our rhymes with the class – Let’s hear your rhyming words and clap! | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in creating their own list of rhyming words. Start by explaining what a rhyme is and demonstrate with a few examples. Then, give the students a word and encourage them to think of a word that rhymes with it. As they come up with rhyming words, write them down on the board to create a collective rhyming list. Make sure to praise their efforts and creativity. For the activity, consider words that are easy to rhyme with and appropriate for their reading level. Possible activities include rhyming word memory games, rhyming word bingo, or illustrating their rhyming pairs. The goal is to make learning about rhymes fun and interactive.

Class Activity: Rhyme Time! – Pair up for a rhyme hunt – Find objects that rhyme – Look around the classroom for items – Think of words that sound the same – Words that end with the same sound, like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ – Get ready to share your rhymes | This interactive activity encourages students to work in pairs to enhance their understanding of rhyming words by finding objects within the classroom that rhyme. Teachers should facilitate the pairing of students and guide them to look around the classroom for items that end with the same sounds. After the hunt, each pair will share their rhyming objects with the class, allowing for a fun and engaging learning experience. Possible rhyming objects could be ‘book’ and ‘hook’, ‘pen’ and ‘hen’, or ‘clock’ and ‘sock’. The teacher should prepare to assist students in finding rhymes and ensure that each pair has a chance to present their findings.

Review and Goodbye: Rhyming Recap – Excellent rhyming today! – Rhymes end with the same sound – Words like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ sound alike at the end. – Listen for rhymes in your world – You might hear rhymes in songs, poems, or even conversations! – Keep practicing your rhyming skills! | As we wrap up today’s lesson on rhyming, congratulate the students on their hard work. Reinforce the concept that rhyming words share the same ending sounds, which helps them in reading and writing. Encourage them to be aware of the sounds around them, whether it’s through music, poetry, or everyday dialogue, and to practice finding rhymes on their own. This will not only improve their phonemic awareness but also make them more attuned to the patterns in language. For the next class, consider having a ‘Rhyme Time’ where students can share rhymes they’ve discovered outside of class.