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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘u’ sound – The short ‘u’ sound is like the ‘uh’ in ‘umbrella’. – Say ‘uh’ like an umbrella – When you say ‘umbrella’, the ‘u’ is short. – Find words with short ‘u’ – Look for words in books or around you with the short ‘u’ sound. – Practice saying short ‘u’ words – We’ll practice with words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, and ‘sun’. | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to first graders. Start by explaining the sound and comparing it to a familiar word like ‘umbrella’. Engage the class by having them repeat the sound after you. Then, guide them to identify words with the short ‘u’ sound from their surroundings or books they have read. Encourage them to practice saying these words out loud to reinforce the sound. Provide examples such as ‘cup’, ‘pup’, and ‘sun’ to help them understand. Make the learning interactive and fun by incorporating games or songs that include the short ‘u’ sound.

Exploring the Short ‘u’ Sound – What is the short ‘u’ sound? – ‘u’ as in ‘up’ and ‘mud’ – Examples: ‘up’, ‘mud’, ‘pup’, ‘cup’ – It sounds like ‘uh’ – Practice saying it together! – We’ll say ‘uh’ in unison to learn the sound | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to first graders, helping them recognize and pronounce it correctly. Start by explaining that the short ‘u’ sound is a common vowel sound in English, found in many words they use every day. Give examples like ‘up’ and ‘mud’ to illustrate the sound. Emphasize the sound ‘uh’ and encourage the children to repeat after you. Make it interactive by having the whole class say the sound together. This will help them remember the sound and recognize it when they see the letter ‘u’ in words. You can also play a short game where you say words, and they have to identify if the short ‘u’ sound is present or not.

Listening Game: Find the Short ‘u’ – Listen for the ‘uh’ sound – I say a word, you find the sound – Is there a short ‘u’ in the word? – Does ‘cup’ have the short ‘u’ sound? – Get ready to play and learn! | This slide introduces a listening activity focused on identifying the short ‘u’ sound in spoken words. The teacher will pronounce words one at a time, and students will listen carefully to determine if the short ‘u’ sound, pronounced ‘uh’, is present. For example, when the teacher says ‘cup’, students should recognize the ‘uh’ sound. This activity helps students develop phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading and spelling. Prepare a list of words with a mix of short ‘u’ sounds and other sounds to challenge the students. Encourage participation and praise correct answers to build confidence.

Finding the Short ‘u’ Sound – Words with the short ‘u’ sound – Examples: ‘sun’, ‘fun’, ‘run’ – Reading words together: sun, fun, run – We’ll read as a class and practice pronunciation – Think of more short ‘u’ words – Use your imagination to find new words – Practice saying the words aloud | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound in words. Start by introducing the sound and providing clear examples like ‘sun’, ‘fun’, and ‘run’. Engage the class by reading these words together, focusing on the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage the students to come up with additional words that have the short ‘u’ sound, fostering a sense of participation. As an activity, students can be asked to say the words aloud, which will help with their pronunciation and reinforce their understanding of the sound. The teacher should be prepared to guide the students and correct any mispronunciations, ensuring that each child can confidently identify and say short ‘u’ words.

Matching Game: Short ‘u’ Sounds – Match words to correct pictures – Drag the ‘short u’ word to its image – Words like ‘bug’, ‘mud’, ‘sun’, ‘cup’ – Pronounce each word as you match – Saying the word helps remember it – Have fun while learning! | This interactive slide is designed for a class activity that will help students recognize and learn words with the short ‘u’ sound. Provide students with a set of pictures and words on cutouts or as digital drag-and-drop items. Words might include ‘bug’, ‘mud’, ‘sun’, ‘cup’, and others with the short ‘u’ sound. As they match the words to the pictures, encourage them to say the words out loud to reinforce phonemic awareness. This activity can be done individually or in small groups. For variation, consider timing the activity for a fun challenge, or ask students to use the words in a sentence after matching them to their pictures.

Finding Short ‘u’ Words – Listen to the sentence carefully – Find words with short ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘run’ – Underline the short ‘u’ words – We’ll do it together on the board – Who will spot them first? – Make it a fun competition | This slide is for an interactive class activity focused on identifying the short ‘u’ sound in words. Read sentences aloud to the students and have them listen for words that contain the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage them to find and underline these words in their books or on a shared board. Use examples like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, and ‘run’ to demonstrate the sound. Turn the activity into a game by rewarding the student who finds the short ‘u’ word first. This will make the learning process enjoyable and memorable. Provide guidance and positive reinforcement as they work through the sentences.

Writing with Short ‘u’ Words – Practice writing sentences – Use the given short ‘u’ word – For example, ‘The duck is in the tub.’ – Say the word aloud first – Saying words like ‘duck’ helps hear the short ‘u’ sound. – Listen for the ‘uh’ sound | This slide is designed to help students practice writing sentences using words with the short ‘u’ sound. Start by giving them a word with the short ‘u’ sound and ask them to create a sentence with that word. Encourage them to say the word out loud before writing to focus on the ‘uh’ sound. This auditory reinforcement helps them recognize and remember the sound pattern. For example, if the word is ‘duck,’ they might write, ‘The duck swims in the pond.’ Provide guidance and ensure they understand the sound and its representation in writing. This activity can be done individually or in small groups to foster collaboration.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for words in class! – Find objects with the short ‘u’ sound – Look for ‘u’ as in ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’ – Team up with a buddy for the hunt – Make a list of your short ‘u’ finds – Write down or draw the objects you find | This interactive activity is designed to help first graders recognize and understand the short ‘u’ sound in a fun and engaging way. By searching for objects around the classroom that contain the short ‘u’ sound, students will be able to connect the sound to familiar items, reinforcing their phonetic skills. Working with a partner will encourage collaboration and communication. As a teacher, facilitate the activity by providing examples and ensuring that each pair has a paper and pencil to list their findings. Consider having a few objects with the short ‘u’ sound already in mind in case some students need a nudge in the right direction. After the hunt, regroup and have each pair share their list with the class to celebrate their discoveries and reinforce the learning objective.

Review and Goodbye! – Recap on short ‘u’ sound – The ‘uh’ sound as in ‘cup’ and ‘pup’ – Share a short ‘u’ word – Each student says a word like ‘mud’ or ‘hug’ – Practice the ‘uh’ sound – Praise for today’s effort – Encouragement to keep practicing | As we wrap up today’s lesson, revisit the key points about the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage the students to articulate what they’ve learned by asking them to recall the sound and provide examples of words that contain it. Have each student say a short ‘u’ word aloud to reinforce their understanding and to practice pronunciation. Offer praise to acknowledge their hard work and progress throughout the lesson. Remind them to listen for the ‘uh’ sound in words they hear outside of class to continue their learning. This positive reinforcement helps build confidence and reinforces the day’s learning objectives.