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Welcome to Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Greet the class: Good morning! – Today’s focus: Learn short ‘o’ sound – Example word: ‘otter’ – ‘otter’ has the short ‘o’ sound we’re learning – Practice saying ‘otter’ together – Repeat after me: ‘otter’, ‘otter’, ‘otter’ | Begin the class with a warm greeting to make the students feel comfortable. Introduce the short ‘o’ sound by emphasizing the sound in the word ‘otter’. Encourage the students to listen and repeat the word ‘otter’ to familiarize themselves with the sound. Make sure to articulate the sound clearly and give them time to practice. You can use visual aids like a picture of an otter to help them associate the sound with the word. This will set the foundation for the day’s lesson, where they will learn to recognize and pronounce the short ‘o’ sound in various words.

Listening to the Short ‘o’ Sound – Listen to short ‘o’ words – Repeat words: pot, dog, log – Say ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘log’ with me – Recognize the ‘ahh’ sound – Each word sounds like ‘ahh’ – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘o’ sound, which is similar to the ‘ahh’ 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 correctly. Emphasize the ‘ahh’ sound in each word to help them associate this sound with the short ‘o’. Encourage the students to practice these words both in class and at home to reinforce their learning. You can also use visual aids like pictures of a pot, a dog, and a log to help them connect the words to images.

Let’s Play: Match the Picture with Short ‘o’ – We’re playing a matching game! – Look at the picture carefully – Observe the picture, what do you see? – Find the sentence with short ‘o’ – Sentences like ‘A dog sits on a log’ – Match it to the picture shown – Example: Picture of a frog? ‘The frog hops on the log.’ | This slide introduces a matching game to help Kindergarten students recognize the short ‘o’ sound in sentences. Display a series of pictures and have pre-written sentences that include the short ‘o’ sound. Guide the students to observe each picture and then choose the sentence that best describes the picture using the short ‘o’ sound. For example, if the picture is of a frog, the matching sentence would be ‘The frog hops on the log.’ This activity will reinforce their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound and its usage in words and sentences. Encourage students to say the sentences out loud and listen for the short ‘o’ sound. This interactive game should be engaging and fun, promoting active participation from all students.

Practice Time: Writing Short ‘o’ Words – We’ll write short ‘o’ words together – I write on the board, you write in your notebook – Say the words as you write them – Saying words helps remember how they’re spelled – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound in each word – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘fog’ have the short ‘o’ sound | This slide is for a classroom activity focused on practicing the pronunciation and writing of short ‘o’ words. As the teacher writes each word on the board, students will copy it into their notebooks, ensuring they are actively engaged in the learning process. Encourage the students to articulate the words clearly, reinforcing the short ‘o’ sound and aiding in their phonetic understanding. This auditory and visual exercise will help solidify their grasp of the short ‘o’ sound in a fun and interactive way. Possible words to use include ‘cot’, ‘hop’, ‘mop’, ‘top’, ‘not’, and ‘rock’. Monitor the students as they write and offer help where needed.

Listening for the Short ‘o’ Sound – Practice reading short ‘o’ sentences – Sentences like ‘The dog hops on a log.’ – Repeat sentences after the teacher – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound – Words like ‘pot’, ‘top’, and ‘sock’ have the short ‘o’ sound. – Identify the short ‘o’ in words – Find the short ‘o’ sound in the sentence I read. | This slide is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘o’ sound in words and sentences. Start by reading sentences that contain the short ‘o’ sound and have the students repeat after you to reinforce their learning. Emphasize the sound and ask the students to listen carefully as you read. Encourage them to identify and say words with the short ‘o’ sound. You can use visual aids like pictures to help them associate the words with the sound. For example, show a picture of a dog and a log, and use the sentence ‘The dog hops on a log.’ to illustrate the sound. This interactive approach will help students become more familiar with the short ‘o’ sound and improve their phonetic skills.

Show and Tell: Short ‘o’ Sound – Pick an object with short ‘o’ – For example, a ‘pot’ or a ‘sock’ – Explain why you chose it – Maybe because it’s your favorite color or you use it often – Use it in a sentence – ‘I cook in a pot’ or ‘My sock is red’ – Share with the class | This slide is for a class activity that encourages students to apply their knowledge of the short ‘o’ sound. Assist students in selecting an object that includes the short ‘o’ sound, such as ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘pot’, or ‘sock’. They should explain their choice, which could be based on the object’s relevance to them or its ease of use in a sentence. Then, they will construct a simple sentence using the chosen object to demonstrate their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound. During the activity, the teacher should circulate the room, offering support and ensuring each student is prepared to share their object and sentence with the class. The teacher can prepare a list of objects with the short ‘o’ sound to help students who may have difficulty choosing an object on their own.

Class Activity: Picture Match with Short ‘o’ – Play ‘Picture Match’ game – Look at pictures shown – Observe the picture carefully – Find the matching sentence – Choose the sentence with the short ‘o’ sound – Collaborate with classmates – Discuss with friends to agree on the answer | This interactive class activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and understand the short ‘o’ sound in words and sentences. Display a series of pictures and have corresponding sentences that include words with the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage the students to work together to find the sentence that best describes the picture. This will not only reinforce their phonics skills but also promote teamwork and communication. Possible sentences could include ‘The dog hops on the log,’ or ‘The frog is on top of the rock.’ Make sure to provide immediate feedback and praise their efforts to boost their confidence.

Great Work on Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Celebrating our learning – Sharing new short ‘o’ words – Can you think of a word like ‘pot’ or ‘sock’? – Practice makes perfect – Try reading words with short ‘o’ every day – Review with family at home – Tell your family about the words you learned | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on the short ‘o’ sound. Start by praising the students for their hard work during the lesson. Encourage them to share any new words they’ve learned that include the short ‘o’ sound, fostering a sense of achievement and participation. Remind them of the importance of practicing at home, suggesting they read aloud to their family members to reinforce their learning. This will help solidify their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound and its usage in different words. Provide examples like ‘pot’, ‘sock’, or ‘frog’ to help them get started. The goal is to end the lesson on a positive note, ensuring the students feel confident and prepared to continue practicing their new skills outside of the classroom.