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Welcome to Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Discover the short ‘o’ sound – Examples of short ‘o’ words – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘top’ – Spelling with the short ‘o’ – Practice spelling words together – Reading with the short ‘o’ – We’ll read words aloud as a class | This slide introduces the short ‘o’ sound to first graders, aiming to familiarize them with the sound and its presence in various words. Start by explaining the sound and then ask the class for examples to engage them. After collecting a few student examples, provide additional common words that feature the short ‘o’ sound. Move on to spelling activities where students can practice writing words with the short ‘o’ sound. Finally, conduct a group reading session where students can practice pronouncing the short ‘o’ sound in words. This interactive approach helps students to both recognize and produce the short ‘o’ sound, which is essential for their reading and spelling development.

Exploring the Short ‘o’ Sound – What is the short ‘o’ sound? – It’s the ‘o’ in ‘pot’, not like the ‘o’ in ‘go’. – Examples: ‘pot’, ‘not’, ‘sock’ – More words: ‘top’, ‘fog’, ‘hop’. – Making the short ‘o’ sound – Open your mouth and say ‘ahh’ quickly. – Practice saying it together! | Introduce the short ‘o’ sound by comparing it to familiar words such as ‘pot’, ‘not’, and ‘sock’. Emphasize that it is a quick sound made with the mouth open, not to be confused with the long ‘o’ sound. Demonstrate the sound and then engage the class by having them repeat it after you. Encourage them to notice the shape of their mouth and the length of the sound. Practice with different words that have the short ‘o’ sound to reinforce learning. This will help students recognize and pronounce the short ‘o’ sound in their reading and writing activities.

Identifying Short ‘o’ Words – Look at pictures, listen to words – Do words have the short ‘o’ sound? – Is it ‘o’ as in ‘pot’ or different? – Practice identifying short ‘o’ – We’ll say words together and find the ‘o’ sound – Short ‘o’ sound activity – We’ll sort words with short ‘o’ and without | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and practice the short ‘o’ sound in words. Start by showing pictures and clearly articulating words that contain the short ‘o’ sound. Ask the students to listen carefully and decide if the spoken words contain the short ‘o’ sound. Engage the class in a group activity where they repeat words after you, identifying the short ‘o’ sound. For the activity, provide a mix of words and have the students sort them based on whether they contain the short ‘o’ sound or not. This interactive approach will help reinforce their understanding of vowel sounds and improve their phonetic skills.

Matching Game: Short ‘o’ Sound – Let’s play a matching game! – Match words with the short ‘o’ – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘top’ – Pictures and words pairing – Each picture corresponds to a word – Can you find all the pairs? | This slide introduces a matching game to help students recognize the short ‘o’ sound in words. Display pictures and have corresponding words with the short ‘o’ sound for students to match. For example, a picture of a pot can be matched with the word ‘pot’. Encourage the students to say the words out loud as they make matches to reinforce the sound. This activity can be done individually or in small groups. Possible variations of the activity could include memory games, where students flip cards to find pairs, or a timed challenge to see how quickly they can match all the words and pictures.

Let’s Learn Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Help complete the words – Use pictures for clues – Look at each picture and think what the item is – Say the word out loud – Fill in the blank with the ‘o’ sound to finish the word – Practice with examples – For example, d_g becomes dog, p_t becomes pot | This slide is designed to engage first graders in learning the short ‘o’ sound through an interactive activity. The activity will help students associate the short ‘o’ sound with words and pictures, reinforcing their phonics skills. Encourage the students to look at the pictures provided and use them as clues to determine the missing letters. Prompt them to say the words aloud to hear the short ‘o’ sound. Practice with examples on the board before they begin, and provide guidance as needed. For the activity, you can use words like ‘dog’, ‘pot’, ‘log’, and ‘top’. Make sure to praise the students for their attempts and correct answers, fostering a positive learning environment.

Spell with Me: Short ‘o’ Words! – Listen to the word I say – Spell the word together aloud – For example, I say ‘pot’, we spell ‘p-o-t’ – Everyone join in – Practice makes perfect – The more we practice, the better we get! | This slide is designed for an interactive class spelling activity focused on words with the short ‘o’ sound. Start by saying a word out loud and then have the whole class spell it together. Encourage every student to participate and make sure to articulate each letter clearly. Use words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘top’, and ‘log’. This activity helps students associate the short ‘o’ sound with the letter ‘o’ and reinforces their spelling skills. Offer praise and gentle corrections as needed. The goal is to create a fun and supportive environment where students feel comfortable practicing their spelling out loud.

Class Activity: Short ‘o’ Bingo – Let’s play Short ‘o’ Bingo! – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘fog’ have the short ‘o’ sound – Cover the word with short ‘o’ on your card – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when all words are covered | This slide introduces a fun and interactive class activity to help first graders recognize and practice the short ‘o’ sound. Distribute bingo cards with words that have the short ‘o’ sound. As you call out words, students will listen for the short ‘o’ sound and cover the corresponding word on their bingo card. The first student to cover all their words should shout ‘Bingo!’ and win the game. Possible variations of the game could include using pictures instead of words for students to identify the sound, or playing in small groups to encourage teamwork. This activity will reinforce phonemic awareness and can be adapted for different learning levels within the class.

Review and Goodbye! – Celebrating our short ‘o’ mastery – Share a new word with short ‘o’ – Maybe ‘pot’, ‘top’, or ‘dog’? – Listen for short ‘o’ in daily words – Like ‘stop’ and ‘shop’ while out and about – Keep practicing the short ‘o’ sound! | As we wrap up today’s lesson, it’s important to celebrate the students’ efforts in learning the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage them to share a new word they’ve learned to reinforce their understanding. Remind them to keep an ear out for this sound in words they encounter in their daily lives, such as when they are at home or out shopping. This continuous listening will help solidify their grasp of the short ‘o’ sound. For homework, ask them to practice by finding objects at home that have the short ‘o’ sound and bring their findings to the next class.