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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘u’ sound – Say ‘uh’ like an umbrella – ‘uh’ as in ‘umbrella’, ‘up’, ‘mud’ – Find words with short ‘u’ – Look for ‘u’ in the middle of words – Practice saying short ‘u’ words – Repeat words like ‘pup’, ‘cup’, ‘sun’ | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining the sound ‘uh’ and associate it with familiar objects like an umbrella. Encourage the children to repeat the sound several times. Then, guide them to identify words containing the short ‘u’ sound. Use visual aids like pictures of a cup, sun, and pup to help them connect the sound to the words. Practice saying these words together and ask the students to come up with more examples. The goal is to help students recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound confidently.

Meet the Letter ‘U’ – Discover the letter ‘U’ – ‘U’ has various sounds – Today’s focus: ‘uh’ sound – The ‘uh’ sound is short and soft – Example word: ‘umbrella’ – ‘Umbrella’ starts with the ‘uh’ sound | Introduce the letter ‘U’ to the students, emphasizing its shape and the different sounds it can make. Focus on the short ‘u’ sound, pronounced ‘uh’, which is common in many words they might already know. Use ‘umbrella’ as a clear example to help them recognize and practice the sound. Encourage the children to repeat the sound and the example word. You can bring an umbrella to class to make the learning experience more tangible and engaging. Ask the students if they can think of other words with the same ‘uh’ sound to reinforce the lesson.

Listen and Repeat: Short ‘u’ Sound – I’ll say words, you echo me – Hear the ‘uh’ sound in words – The ‘uh’ sound is like the ‘u’ in ‘umbrella’ – Examples: ‘up’, ‘cup’, ‘pup’ – ‘up’ as in ‘stand up’, ‘cup’ as in ‘drink cup’ – Practice saying ‘mud’ – Say ‘mud’ like the wet soil outside | This slide is for a listening and repetition activity to help students recognize and practice the short ‘u’ sound, which is pronounced ‘uh’. Start by clearly saying words with the short ‘u’ sound and have the students repeat each word after you. Emphasize the ‘uh’ sound and encourage them to mimic the sound accurately. Use simple, familiar examples like ‘up’, ‘cup’, ‘pup’, and ‘mud’ to illustrate the sound. This activity will help students in auditory discrimination of the short ‘u’ sound and improve their pronunciation. Make sure to speak slowly and clearly, and to give the students enough time to repeat the words. Praise their efforts to build confidence.

Short ‘u’ Word Hunt – Let’s search for short ‘u’ words – Look at pictures and say the word – If you see a picture of a sun, the word is ‘sun’ with the short ‘u’ sound. – Listen for the ‘uh’ sound in words – Practice saying words with short ‘u’ – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’. Try to pronounce them together. | This slide is for a fun and interactive class activity where students will engage in a word hunt to identify words with the short ‘u’ sound. Display pictures that represent words with the short ‘u’ sound, such as ‘sun’, ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’, ‘tub’, etc. Encourage the children to say the words out loud and listen for the ‘uh’ sound, which is characteristic of the short ‘u’. This activity helps in phonemic awareness and word recognition. As a teacher, guide the students through the activity, correct their pronunciation if needed, and praise their efforts to build confidence. You can extend the activity by asking students to draw items that have the short ‘u’ sound or use those words in simple sentences.

Matching Game: Short ‘u’ Sound – Match words to correct pictures – Find the picture that shows what the word means – Say each word with short ‘u’ – Pronounce the ‘u’ as in ‘umbrella’ – Example: ‘sun’ and sun picture – ‘Sun’ has a short ‘u’ sound, just like ‘fun’, ‘run’, and ‘bun’ – Have fun finding matches! | This slide introduces a matching game activity to help students recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound in words. Display pictures and words on the board or on individual cards. Guide the students to draw lines between the words and their corresponding pictures. Encourage them to say the words aloud as they make each match, reinforcing the correct pronunciation. Examples include matching ‘sun’ to a picture of the sun. This activity can be done individually or in small groups. For variation, consider having students find objects in the classroom that have the short ‘u’ sound or create drawings to match the words.

Making Sentences with Short ‘u’ Words – Learn to use short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘sun’, ‘mud’, and ‘pup’ have a short ‘u’ sound. – I say a word, we make a sentence – When I say ‘bug’, let’s create a sentence with ‘bug’. – Example: ‘The pup is in the mud.’ – This helps us understand how to use ‘pup’ in a sentence. | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘u’ sound in words through sentence formation. Start by explaining what the short ‘u’ sound is and provide examples of words that contain this sound. Then, interact with the students by saying a word out loud and working together to create a sentence using that word. Use the example provided to show them how it’s done. Encourage the students to think creatively and come up with their own sentences. This activity will enhance their phonemic awareness and understanding of sentence structure. For students who struggle, provide additional guidance and examples.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Umbrella Craft – Create your short ‘u’ umbrella – Decorate with short ‘u’ pictures – Use images like ‘sun’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’ – Share your umbrella with the class – Discuss the words you found – Tell us why you chose these words | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and understand the short ‘u’ sound through a fun and interactive craft. Provide each student with a cutout of an umbrella and various art supplies. Assist them in finding and cutting out pictures from magazines or drawing items that have the short ‘u’ sound, such as ‘sun’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’, ‘cup’, or ‘bus’. Once their umbrellas are decorated, each student will share their creation with the class and explain the words they chose. This will reinforce their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound and allow them to practice speaking and listening skills. For students who finish early, encourage them to think of additional words with the short ‘u’ sound or to help their classmates.

Review and Goodbye: Short ‘u’ Sound – Great job learning the short ‘u’ sound! – Think of more short ‘u’ words – such as ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’ – Share with your family – Tell them how you learned it in class – Excited for next time! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on the short ‘u’ sound. Congratulate the students on their hard work and encourage them to continue practicing at home by finding and sharing more short ‘u’ words with their family. This reinforces their learning and involves the family in their educational journey. Make sure to express excitement about the upcoming lessons to keep them looking forward to learning more about letters and sounds. Prepare a list of short ‘u’ words that they can start with at home and encourage them to look for these words in their environment or in books they read with their family.