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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Greet the class: Good morning! – Today’s focus: Learn the short ‘u’ sound – The sound in ‘umbrella’ – The ‘u’ in ‘umbrella’ sounds soft and quick – And in the word ‘pup’ – Like the ‘u’ in ‘pup’, not like ‘you’ | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the short ‘u’ sound. Start the class with a warm greeting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Explain that the day’s lesson will focus on the short ‘u’ sound, which is a common vowel sound in English. Use familiar words such as ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’ to illustrate the sound. Emphasize the soft and quick pronunciation of the ‘u’ in these words, and ensure to distinguish it from the long ‘u’ sound as in ‘you’. Encourage the children to repeat the sound and the example words to practice. Prepare to show pictures that represent words with the short ‘u’ sound for a visual association and interactive learning experience.

Listening to the Short ‘u’ Sound – Listen to short ‘u’ words – Repeat words: ‘up’, ‘mud’, ‘sun’ – Say ‘up’, ‘mud’, ‘sun’ with me – Recognize the ‘uh’ sound – Each word has the ‘uh’ like in ‘umbrella’ – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students identify and practice the short ‘u’ sound in words. Start by saying words with the short ‘u’ sound clearly and ask the students to listen. Then, have them repeat the words after you, ensuring they articulate the ‘uh’ sound. Emphasize the sound by saying it slowly and clearly. Ask the children if they can hear the ‘uh’ sound in each word to reinforce their learning. Encourage them to practice the sound in different words and praise their efforts to build confidence. This activity will help them recognize the short ‘u’ sound in words they hear and read.

Matching Game: Short ‘u’ Sounds – Listen to the short ‘u’ word – Find the matching picture – Look at all pictures before choosing – Point to the picture of the word – Use your finger to point carefully – Say the word together – Practice pronouncing the short ‘u’ sound | This slide introduces a matching game to help Pre-k students recognize and match pictures to words with the short ‘u’ sound. Start by clearly pronouncing a short ‘u’ word, then have the students look at the various pictures displayed and choose the one that matches the word you said. For example, if you say ‘bug’, the students should point to the picture of a bug. Encourage the students to take their time to look at all the pictures before making a choice. Once they point to a picture, have the class say the word together to reinforce the pronunciation and association between the word and the picture. This activity will help with their phonemic awareness and understanding of the short ‘u’ sound in words.

Practice with Short ‘u’ Words – Use flashcards for practice – Cards show pictures and words – Words have the short ‘u’ sound – Examples: ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, ‘mud’ – Match words to correct pictures – Say the word and find the picture | This slide is for a class activity focused on recognizing and matching the short ‘u’ sound in words to corresponding pictures. The teacher will use flashcards as a visual aid, each displaying a word with the short ‘u’ sound and a related picture. The students will practice saying the word out loud and then match it to the correct picture on the card. This activity helps in reinforcing phonemic awareness and the ability to associate sounds with visual representations. Possible variations of the activity could include having students draw their own pictures for given words, playing a memory match game with the cards, or even creating a short ‘u’ word scavenger hunt around the classroom.

Find the Short ‘u’ Sound – Look at your worksheet full of words – Circle words with the short ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’ have the short ‘u’ sound – We’ll start a few together in class – Then you’ll practice on your own! | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the concept of the short ‘u’ sound in a fun and interactive way. Start by showing them a worksheet with a variety of words. Demonstrate by circling a word with the short ‘u’ sound and explain why it has that sound. Encourage the students to listen to the sound and look for the ‘u’ in the words. After a few examples, let the students try to find and circle the words on their own. Provide guidance and positive reinforcement as they work through the activity. Possible activities could include finding objects in the classroom that have the short ‘u’ sound in their name, drawing pictures of words with the short ‘u’ sound, or even a short ‘u’ word scavenger hunt.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Hunt – Let’s hunt for short ‘u’ sounds – Find objects with short ‘u’ – Look for ‘u’ in cup, pup, sun – Bring your find to the front – We’ll say the words together | This interactive activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and understand the short ‘u’ sound in words. Encourage the children to search around the classroom for items that contain the short ‘u’ sound, such as a cup, a pup, or the sun in a picture. As they find these items, have them bring their finds to the front of the class. Then, as a group, pronounce the name of each object emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound. This will reinforce their phonemic awareness and help them associate the sound with the letter ‘u’. For variation, you can have different stations with pictures representing the short ‘u’ sound where students can place the corresponding objects, or you can hide objects around the room for them to find.

Great Job on Short ‘u’ Hunt! – Celebrate learning short ‘u’ – Review our short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’, and ‘tub’ – Short ‘u’ sounds like ‘uh’ – It’s the same ‘uh’ sound in ‘umbrella’ – Practice makes perfect – Keep practicing with more words and pictures at home | This slide is a conclusion and a recap of the lesson on the short ‘u’ sound. Congratulate the students on their hard work during the ‘short u hunt’ activity. Review the words that were learned, emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound, and remind them that it sounds like the ‘uh’ in ‘umbrella’. Encourage the students to continue practicing at home by finding objects that have the short ‘u’ sound or by reading books with their parents. This reinforcement at home will help solidify their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound in different words.

Goodbye Song with Short ‘u’ – Sing our goodbye song together – Use words with the short ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘fun’, ‘sun’, and ‘bun’ – Celebrate our learning today – Look forward to our next class | As we conclude today’s lesson on the short ‘u’ sound, let’s engage the children with a catchy goodbye song that incorporates the short ‘u’ words we’ve learned. This will reinforce the day’s lesson in a fun and memorable way. Encourage the children to sing along and use hand motions to make it interactive. Praise their efforts and the progress they’ve made. Let them know you’re excited to continue the learning journey with them next time, fostering a positive and anticipatory atmosphere for future lessons.