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Welcome to Short ‘i’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘i’ sound – Think of words with short ‘i’ – Examples: ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’ – Spotting short ‘i’ in words – The short ‘i’ sounds like ‘ih’ – Practice with short ‘i’ words – We’ll do fun activities to practice | This slide introduces the concept of the short ‘i’ sound to first graders. Start by explaining what the short ‘i’ sound is and how it sounds in words. Encourage the children to think of and share words they know that contain the short ‘i’ sound. Provide guidance on how to identify the short ‘i’ sound in words by looking for the letter ‘i’ and listening for the ‘ih’ sound it makes. Engage the students with interactive activities such as word matching games or coloring worksheets where they can practice finding and saying words with the short ‘i’ sound. The goal is to help students recognize and pronounce the short ‘i’ sound confidently.

Exploring the Short ‘i’ Sound – What is the short ‘i’ sound? – It’s the ‘i’ in ‘sit’, ‘hit’, and ‘lip’ – Short ‘i’ as in ‘fish’ – Like the ‘i’ in ‘fish’, ‘dish’, and ‘wish’ – It’s a quick, not long sound – Practice saying the short ‘i’! – We’ll say it together as a class! | This slide introduces the concept of the short ‘i’ sound to first graders. Start by explaining that the short ‘i’ sound is a common vowel sound in English, and it’s important to recognize it for reading and spelling. Use words that the students are familiar with, such as ‘fish’, to illustrate the sound. Make sure to articulate the sound clearly and encourage the students to repeat after you. Practice as a group to ensure everyone is comfortable with the sound. You can turn this into a fun activity by having students find objects in the classroom that have the short ‘i’ sound in their names.

Spotting Short ‘i’ Words – Short ‘i’ sound in words – The short ‘i’ sounds like ‘ih’ as in ‘fish’ – ‘i’ between consonants – Find ‘i’ with a consonant before and after – Examples: ‘sit’ and ‘hit’ – ‘Sit’ has ‘s’ and ‘t’ around the ‘i’ – Let’s practice together – We’ll try finding short ‘i’ words as a class | This slide introduces the concept of the short ‘i’ sound to first graders, emphasizing its typical placement within words. Begin by explaining the sound made by the short ‘i’, which is similar to the ‘ih’ in ‘fish’. Demonstrate how to spot this vowel sound by looking for the letter ‘i’ sandwiched between consonants. Use ‘sit’ and ‘hit’ as clear examples. Engage the class with a practice activity where students identify short ‘i’ words from a list or within a story read aloud. Encourage them to listen for the sound and look for the letter pattern as they read. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding of short ‘i’ words.

Exploring the Short ‘i’ Sound – Listen and repeat short ‘i’ words – I’ll say ‘sit’, you say ‘sit’ – Feel the short ‘i’ in your mouth – Your mouth is slightly open, tongue is down – Examples: ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’, ‘kit’ – ‘Sit’ like when you sit down, ‘lip’ like your lips, ‘win’ like winning a game, ‘kit’ like a tool kit – Practice makes perfect | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize and practice the short ‘i’ sound. Start by saying words with the short ‘i’ sound clearly and have the students repeat after you. Encourage them to notice the position of their mouth and tongue. Use common words that they are likely to know and provide context for each word to help them remember. Reinforce the learning by having them practice saying these words multiple times. You can also engage them in activities where they identify objects or pictures that have the short ‘i’ sound.

Let’s Practice Together: Short ‘i’ Sound – I’ll show you a word on the board – Tell me if it has the short ‘i’ sound – Listen for the ‘ih’ sound, like in ‘sit’ or ‘hit’ – Thumbs up if it does – A thumbs up means you heard the short ‘i’ – Let’s start with the first word! | This slide is for an interactive class activity to help students recognize the short ‘i’ sound in words. As you show each word, encourage the students to listen carefully for the ‘ih’ sound. If they hear it, they should give a thumbs up. This will help them associate the physical action with the sound, reinforcing their learning. For example, when you show the word ‘fish’, students should recognize the short ‘i’ sound and respond with a thumbs up. Be prepared with a list of words that include both short ‘i’ and other vowel sounds to ensure students are listening for the correct sound. Praise correct responses and gently correct any mistakes, providing the right answer and explaining why. This activity will help students with phonemic awareness and reading skills.

Finding Short ‘i’ Words in Sentences – Listen for short ‘i’ words in a sentence – I’ll read a sentence aloud – Find and underline the short ‘i’ words – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, and ‘win’ – We’ll do it together as a class – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in an interactive class activity that focuses on identifying words with the short ‘i’ sound within sentences. The teacher will read a sentence aloud, and students will listen carefully to pinpoint the words that contain the short ‘i’ sound. As a class, they will then underline these words, either on their own papers or on a shared class material, such as a whiteboard. This activity helps reinforce phonemic awareness and the ability to distinguish between different vowel sounds. It’s important to provide clear examples and to encourage students to participate actively. The teacher should prepare a few sentences in advance and consider using visual aids or props to make the activity more engaging.

Class Activity: Short ‘i’ Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for words in class – Find objects with the short ‘i’ sound – Look for items like ‘fish’ or ‘pig’ – Share your word with everyone – Listen to friends’ short ‘i’ words – We learn from each other’s finds | This activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to practice identifying the short ‘i’ sound in words. Set up the classroom with various objects or pictures that have the short ‘i’ sound in their names. Encourage the students to walk around the classroom and search for these items. When a student finds an item, they should say the word out loud to the class. This will help reinforce their understanding of the sound and how it appears in different words. Possible objects could include a picture of a fish, a model of a ship, or a drawing of a pig. Make sure to supervise the activity to ensure every student participates and learns from the exercise. After the hunt, you can have a discussion about the words found and the short ‘i’ sound.

Great Job on the Short ‘i’ Word Hunt! – Celebrate your word hunting – Review our short ‘i’ words – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’, and ‘hit’ – Practice makes perfect – Read and repeat the words daily – Keep listening for short ‘i’ – Hear it in conversations and stories | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on the short ‘i’ sound. Start by praising the students for their efforts in identifying words with the short ‘i’ sound during the word hunt activity. Review the words that were learned, perhaps by having the words displayed on the board or on flashcards. Emphasize the importance of practice by encouraging students to continue listening for the short ‘i’ sound in their daily lives, whether in conversations, while reading, or in any other context. This reinforcement will help solidify their understanding of the short ‘i’ sound and its usage in words.