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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘u’ sound – ‘u’ as in ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’ – The sound you hear in ‘mud’ or ‘duck’ – Practice finding the short ‘u’ – We’ll spot the ‘u’ sound in different words – Match words with pictures – Connect words like ‘bug’ to a picture of a bug | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to Kindergarten students, which is a fundamental concept in phonics. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples such as ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’. Use visual aids like pictures of these items to reinforce the sound. Engage the students in a practice session where they listen for and identify the short ‘u’ sound in various words. Incorporate an interactive activity where students match words containing the short ‘u’ sound with corresponding pictures, enhancing their understanding through visual association. This activity will help solidify their grasp of the sound and its occurrence in everyday language.

Listening to the Short ‘u’ Sound – Listen to short ‘u’ words – Repeat words: ‘up’, ‘mud’, ‘sun’ – Say the words with me: up, mud, sun – Hear the short ‘u’ in words – Do these words sound the same in the middle? – Practice makes perfect | This slide is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘u’ sound. Start by saying words with the short ‘u’ sound clearly and ask the students to listen. Then, have the students repeat the words after you, ensuring they articulate the short ‘u’ sound correctly. Ask the students if they can hear the short ‘u’ sound in each word to reinforce their listening skills. Encourage them to practice these words both in class and at home to become more familiar with the sound. You can also use visual aids like pictures representing each word to help them associate the sound with the objects.

Short ‘u’ Matching Game – Look at the pictures carefully – Listen as I say a word with short ‘u’ – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’ – Point to the matching picture – Get ready for fun! | This slide is for a classroom activity designed to help Kindergarten students recognize the short ‘u’ sound in words and associate it with the correct picture. Display various pictures on the screen that represent words with the short ‘u’ sound. As you say a word, students will point to the picture that matches the word you’ve spoken. This interactive game encourages listening skills and the ability to connect sounds to visual representations. Possible words to use include ‘sun’, ‘hut’, ‘rug’, ‘mud’, ‘cup’, ‘pup’. Make sure to articulate the short ‘u’ sound clearly and give students enough time to find the matching picture. Praise their efforts and correct gently if they make a mistake, reinforcing the correct pronunciation and association.

Matching Pictures with Short ‘u’ Sentences – Sentences with short ‘u’ sound – ‘The duck is under the sun.’ – Read sentences together – We’ll read aloud as a class. – Find the short ‘u’ word – Is it ‘duck’ or ‘sun’ with the short ‘u’? – Match sentence to picture – Choose the right sentence for the image. | This slide is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘u’ sound in words and sentences. Start by reading the sentences aloud to the class, emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound. Then, ask the students to identify which words contain the short ‘u’ sound. After identifying the words, show them pictures and ask them to match the sentences with the correct picture. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound and its usage in words and sentences. Encourage the students to say the sentences and words out loud, and provide guidance and praise as they make correct matches.

Choosing the Right Sentence with Short ‘u’ – Look at the picture carefully – Read two sentences aloud – Practice reading with short ‘u’ sounds – Find the sentence with short ‘u’ – ‘u’ as in ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’ – Choose the matching sentence | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will practice identifying the short ‘u’ sound in sentences and matching them to a picture. Display a picture that clearly represents a concept or object with a short ‘u’ sound in its name. Provide two sentences, one that correctly describes the picture with a short ‘u’ word, and another that does not. Guide the students to read the sentences aloud and listen for the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage them to choose the sentence that matches the picture based on their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound. This activity will help reinforce phonemic awareness and reading comprehension. Possible pictures could include a ‘pup’, ‘sun’, or ‘cup’. Ensure to have a variety of pictures and sentences prepared for different students or groups.

Practice Time: Matching with Short ‘u’ – Observe the picture carefully – Listen to each sentence – Choose the sentence with short ‘u’ – Sentences like ‘The duck is in the mud’ or ‘A bug is on the rug’ – Raise your hand to answer | This slide is for an interactive classroom activity designed to help Kindergarten students practice identifying the short ‘u’ sound in sentences that match a given picture. Display a picture and read aloud several sentences to the class, making sure to include only one sentence with the short ‘u’ sound that correctly describes the picture. Encourage the students to look at the picture and listen carefully to each sentence. When a student knows the answer, they should raise their hand. After a student responds, discuss why the chosen sentence is correct, emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound and how the context of the picture supports the sentence. This activity helps students with listening comprehension and phonemic awareness of the short ‘u’ sound.

Short ‘u’ Craft Activity – Create a short ‘u’ book – Draw and write with short ‘u’ – Draw a picture, then write a sentence like ‘A duck in a tub’ – Use short ‘u’ words in sentences – Example: ‘The pup runs in the sun’ – Enjoy learning with crafts | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘u’ sound in a fun and interactive way. By creating their own book, students will engage with the short ‘u’ sound through drawing and writing. Encourage them to think of words that contain the short ‘u’ sound and use those words to form sentences that describe their pictures. This craft activity not only reinforces phonics but also allows for creativity and personal expression. As they work, walk around the classroom to offer help and praise their efforts. Collect the books at the end and plan to have students share their favorite pages with the class in a future lesson.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Hunt – Let’s hunt for short ‘u’ sounds – Find objects with short ‘u’ – Look for ‘u’ in cup, duck, or sun – Draw the objects in your ‘u’ book – Use your creativity in drawing – Share your finds with the class | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and understand the short ‘u’ sound in a fun and interactive way. Encourage the children to look around the classroom for items such as a cup, a duck, or the sun that contain the short ‘u’ sound. Once they find an item, they should draw it in their short ‘u’ book, which can be a simple notebook or a few sheets of paper stapled together. After the hunt, ask the students to share their drawings with the class, which will reinforce their learning and allow them to see the variety of words that contain the short ‘u’ sound. This activity also helps with their phonemic awareness and drawing skills. For students who may find this challenging, provide guidance and suggest looking at labels or pictures that may contain the short ‘u’ sound.

Review and Goodbye – Excellent work today, kids! – Share a word with short ‘u’ – Like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, or ‘sun’ – Practice the ‘u’ sound at home – Excited to see you all again! | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on the short ‘u’ sound. Start by praising the students for their hard work during the class. Encourage them to think of and say aloud words that contain the short ‘u’ sound, reinforcing their learning. Remind them to continue practicing at home by identifying words with the short ‘u’ sound in their environment or while reading. Let them know you’re looking forward to the next class and hearing about the words they’ve practiced. This positive reinforcement helps build their confidence and excitement for learning.