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Welcome to Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘o’ sound – ‘o’ as in ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘fox’ – Examples: ‘pot’ (a cooking container), ‘dog’ (a pet), ‘fox’ (a wild animal) – Practice finding the short ‘o’ – We’ll look for the ‘o’ sound in different words together – Match words with pictures – Connect words that have the short ‘o’ sound with the right picture | This slide introduces the short ‘o’ sound to first graders, which is a fundamental concept in phonics. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples that the children are likely familiar with, such as ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘fox’. Engage the students by asking them to repeat the sound after you and to share words they know that include the short ‘o’ sound. Then, move on to a practice activity where students will identify the short ‘o’ sound in various words. Finally, prepare an interactive matching activity where students will connect words containing the short ‘o’ sound with corresponding pictures. This will help reinforce their understanding and make the learning process enjoyable.

Listening to the Short ‘o’ Sound – Listen to short ‘o’ words – Repeat: pot, top, mop, rock – Words like pot, top, mop, and rock have the short ‘o’ sound. – Recognize the short ‘o’ sound – Can you hear the ‘o’ in each word? It sounds like ‘ah’. – Practice makes perfect – Keep practicing to get better at hearing and saying the short ‘o’. | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize and pronounce the short ‘o’ sound. Start by saying words with the short ‘o’ sound clearly and ask the students to listen. Then, have them repeat the words after you, ensuring they articulate the ‘o’ sound as ‘ah’. Check for understanding by asking if they can identify the sound in each word. Encourage them to practice these words at home as well, as repetition will help solidify their recognition of the short ‘o’ sound. During the next class, you can assess their progress by having them identify the sound in new words or in the context of sentences.

Short ‘o’ Matching Game – Observe the pictures carefully – Listen as I say a word aloud – The word will have the short ‘o’ sound – Match the word to the correct picture – Think about the sound and choose the picture that fits – Get ready to have fun playing! | This slide is for an interactive classroom activity designed to help first graders recognize and understand the short ‘o’ sound in words. Display various pictures on the screen that represent words with the short ‘o’ sound. As you say a word out loud, students will look at the pictures and select the one that corresponds to the word you’ve spoken. This activity will reinforce their phonemic awareness and is also a fun way for them to engage with the material. Possible words include ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘pot’, and ‘fog’. Make sure to articulate the short ‘o’ sound clearly and encourage the students to repeat the words after you. Praise correct matches and gently correct any mistakes, ensuring that each child understands why the correct picture matches the word.

Identifying Short ‘o’ Sounds – Observe each picture closely – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘frog’ have the short ‘o’ sound. – Thumbs up for short ‘o’ words – Give a thumbs up when you hear words that sound like ‘cot’. – Practice makes perfect | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize the short ‘o’ sound in words. Show the students a series of pictures and ask them to identify which ones represent words with the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage them to give a thumbs up as a signal when they recognize the sound. This activity will help them associate the sound with the visual representation of the word. It’s a fun and interactive way to reinforce phonemic awareness. For example, if you show a picture of a dog, students should give a thumbs up. If the picture is of a tree, no thumbs up should be given. Repeat this activity with various pictures to ensure students are comfortable with identifying the short ‘o’ sound.

Choosing the Right Sentence with Short ‘o’ – Look at the picture carefully – Think about the short ‘o’ sound – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘top’ have the short ‘o’ sound – Fill in the blank with a short ‘o’ word – Use the clues in the picture to choose the right word – Let’s practice together! | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in a class activity that focuses on identifying the short ‘o’ sound in words and using it to complete sentences that describe a picture. Start by showing a picture and then present a sentence with a missing word that has the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage the students to look at the picture for context clues and think about words they know with the short ‘o’ sound. Guide them through the process of choosing the correct word to fill in the blank. Practice this activity as a class, and then allow students to try it individually or in small groups with different pictures and sentences. This will help reinforce their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound and its usage in words and sentences.

Short ‘o’ Sentence Creation Activity – Create your own sentences – Use the given short ‘o’ word – For example, ‘The frog hops on a log.’ – Say your sentence out loud – Practice pronunciation with classmates – Have fun making sentences | This slide is for a classroom activity where students will practice creating sentences using words with the short ‘o’ sound. Provide a list of short ‘o’ words to the class, such as ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘top’, and ‘fog’. Encourage the students to think creatively and come up with a sentence that includes the given word. Remind them to say their sentences out loud to practice their pronunciation and to ensure the sentence makes sense. This activity will help students associate the short ‘o’ sound with the words they are using and improve their sentence construction skills. Possible activities for different students could include drawing a picture to match their sentence, writing the sentence down, or pairing up to help each other with sentence ideas.

Class Activity: Short ‘o’ Bingo – Let’s play Bingo with short ‘o’ words! – Listen for words with the short ‘o’ sound – Mark the word on your Bingo card – Five in a row wins the game! | This slide introduces a fun and interactive Bingo game to help first graders recognize and practice the short ‘o’ sound. Prepare Bingo cards in advance with a variety of short ‘o’ words. During the activity, call out words that contain the short ‘o’ sound and have students mark them on their cards. The first student to get five marked words in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins. Possible variations of the game could include: using pictures instead of words for students to identify the short ‘o’ sound, having students come up with their own words to fill the Bingo cards, or playing until multiple students have Bingo to maximize participation.