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Welcome to Short ‘i’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘i’ sound – It’s like the ‘i’ in ‘fish’ or ‘sit’ – Think of words with short ‘i’ – Can you say ‘sit’, ‘hit’, or ‘lip’? – Fun with words and sounds – We’ll play games to learn the sound – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces the short ‘i’ sound to first graders, aiming to familiarize them with the sound and its occurrence in words. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples. Engage the class by asking them to come up with words that include the short ‘i’ sound. Incorporate interactive activities such as word games or songs to reinforce learning. Encourage students to practice the sound in different words to improve their phonetic skills. The goal is to make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

Exploring the Short ‘i’ Sound – What is the short ‘i’ sound? – It’s the ‘i’ in ‘sit’, ‘hit’, and ‘lip’. – ‘i’ as in ‘igloo’ – Like the first ‘i’ in ‘igloo’, not ‘ice’. – Quick and not stretched – Practice saying it together! – We’ll say it as a class: ‘i-i-igloo’. | 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 and pronounce it correctly. Use familiar words like ‘sit’, ‘hit’, and ‘lip’ to illustrate the sound. Emphasize that it’s a quick sound made without stretching the mouth or voice. Engage the class by practicing the sound together, ensuring they understand the difference between the short ‘i’ and other vowel sounds. This interactive approach helps students to remember the sound and recognize it in words they read and write.

Identifying Short ‘i’ Words – Look at pictures, say the words – Listen for the short ‘i’ sound – Is it ‘i’ as in ‘fish’ or ‘kite’? – Practice identifying the sound – We’ll say words aloud as a class – Group activity with short ‘i’ – Work in groups, find short ‘i’ words | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and pronounce the short ‘i’ sound in words. Start by showing pictures that represent words with the short ‘i’ sound. Encourage the students to say the words out loud and listen for the short ‘i’ sound. Provide guidance on how the short ‘i’ sound is different from other vowel sounds, using examples and repetition. Organize a group activity where students work together to identify words with the short ‘i’ sound from a mixed list. This interactive approach will help reinforce their understanding and make the learning process enjoyable.

Matching Game: Short ‘i’ Sound – Match pictures to words – Focus on the short ‘i’ sound – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’, and ‘kit’ – Interactive class activity – Let’s find all the pairs! – Encourage participation and teamwork | This slide introduces a matching game to help students recognize the short ‘i’ sound in words. The activity involves matching pictures to words with the short ‘i’ sound. It’s an interactive way to engage students and reinforce their phonics skills. As a teacher, prepare a set of pictures and corresponding words with the short ‘i’ sound. During the activity, encourage students to say the words out loud to emphasize the sound. This will also help students with auditory learning. Make sure to assist students who may struggle and praise successful matches to build confidence. The goal is to create a fun learning environment where students can learn from each other.

Let’s Complete the Short ‘i’ Words! – Sentences with missing words – Use short ‘i’ words to fill in blanks – Example: The cat likes to s_t on the mat – The missing word is ‘sit’ with a short ‘i’ sound – Think: What could the missing word be? – Use clues from the sentence to guess the word | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in identifying and using short ‘i’ words in sentences. Start by explaining that some words in sentences are missing and that they have a special sound, the short ‘i’, which sounds like ‘ih’. Show them the example provided and guide them to understand how to use context clues to fill in the blanks. Encourage them to think aloud and guess the missing words. This activity will help them recognize the short ‘i’ sound in different words and improve their reading skills. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct guesses, and provide assistance if they struggle with any word.

Write Your Own Short ‘i’ Words – Start with the letter I give you – Think of words with the short ‘i’ sound – Like in ‘sit’, ‘hit’, or ‘lip’ – Write down your short ‘i’ words – Use a pencil and your notebook – Share your words with the class – We’ll listen and learn together | This slide is designed to engage students in an interactive activity where they apply their knowledge of the short ‘i’ sound. Provide each student with a different starting letter and encourage them to think of as many words as they can that include the short ‘i’ sound. This activity helps reinforce phonemic awareness and word formation. As students share their words, write them on the board to create a master list. This will serve as a visual aid and help students with spelling and recognition of the short ‘i’ sound in different words. Offer praise and gentle corrections to ensure a positive learning experience.

Class Activity: Short ‘i’ Word Hunt – Explore the classroom on a word hunt – Find items with the short ‘i’ sound – Look for items like ‘fish’, ‘pig’, or ‘lip’ – Make a list of short ‘i’ words – Share your findings with the class – Tell us about the items you found | This activity is designed to help students recognize and practice the short ‘i’ sound in a fun and interactive way. Encourage the children to look around the classroom for objects that contain the short ‘i’ sound, such as ‘pin’, ‘wig’, ‘kit’, or ‘bin’. As they find these items, they should write down the word. Once everyone has had a chance to search, gather the students and have them share the words they found. This will not only reinforce their understanding of the short ‘i’ sound but also build their vocabulary. For students who finish early, challenge them to use the words they found in a sentence or draw a picture of the item.

Great Job on Short ‘i’ Words! – Reviewing our word hunt – Let’s look at the words we found together – Think of more short ‘i’ words – Any new words with the short ‘i’ sound like in ‘sit’? – Practice makes perfect – Reading and writing with short ‘i’ – The more we practice, the better we’ll get at spotting short ‘i’ sounds! | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on short ‘i’ words. Start by reviewing the words that the students found during the word hunt activity. Encourage them to think of additional words with the short ‘i’ sound and remind them that this practice is key to improving their reading and writing skills. Reinforce the importance of the short ‘i’ sound in phonics and how it appears in many words they will encounter. As an extension, you can ask students to use the words in sentences or to find these words in their favorite books at home.