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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘u’ sound – ‘u’ as in ‘umbrella’ – The ‘u’ in ‘umbrella’ sounds like ‘uh’ – Find the short ‘u’ in words – We’ll look for ‘uh’ sound in various words – Practice with pictures – Match words to the correct pictures | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to first graders, which is pronounced as ‘uh’. Use common words like ‘umbrella’ and ‘pup’ to illustrate the sound. Engage the students by asking them to find items in the classroom that have the short ‘u’ sound. For practice, provide pictures and words and ask the students to match them correctly. This will help reinforce their understanding of the sound and its appearance in different words. Encourage participation and make sure to correct any misconceptions. Prepare a set of flashcards with images and words for the activity.

Learning the Short ‘u’ Sound – What is a short ‘u’ sound? – It’s a vowel sound found in some words. – How to make the short ‘u’ sound – Open your mouth, relax your tongue, and say ‘uh’. – Practice saying the short ‘u’ – Let’s say it together: ‘uh’ like in ‘cup’. – Examples of short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘mud’. | This slide introduces the concept of the short ‘u’ sound to first graders. Start by explaining that vowels can make different sounds and that the short ‘u’ is one of them. Demonstrate the sound by opening your mouth, relaxing your tongue, and saying ‘uh’. Have the class repeat the sound several times. Then, provide examples of words with the short ‘u’ sound and show corresponding pictures to reinforce the concept. Encourage the students to come up with their own examples and practice at home.

Matching Pictures with Short ‘u’ Words – Learn words with short ‘u’ – ‘Cup’, ‘sun’, and ‘duck’ – Words like ‘cup’, ‘sun’, and ‘duck’ have the short ‘u’ sound. – Think of more short ‘u’ words – Use your imagination to find other words with the short ‘u’ sound. – Practice saying words aloud – We’ll say the words together to practice the pronunciation. | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize and pronounce words with the short ‘u’ sound. Start by introducing the concept of the short ‘u’ sound with familiar examples such as ‘cup’, ‘sun’, and ‘duck’. Encourage the students to brainstorm other words that have the same sound. Make this an interactive session by having the students say the words out loud together, which will help reinforce their understanding and pronunciation. You can use visual aids like pictures of the words mentioned to help students associate the words with the short ‘u’ sound. This activity will build their phonemic awareness and vocabulary.

Matching Game with Short ‘u’ Sounds – Let’s play a matching game! – I’ll show pictures and words – Match them correctly – Use clues from the images to find the right word – Listen for the short ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘mud’ | This slide introduces a matching game activity to help students recognize the short ‘u’ sound in words. Display pictures alongside words and ask students to draw lines to match the word to the correct picture. For example, a picture of a cup should be matched with the word ‘cup’. Emphasize the short ‘u’ sound and encourage students to say the words out loud as they make matches. This activity will reinforce their phonemic awareness and understanding of the short ‘u’ sound in a fun and interactive way. Possible variations of the activity could include matching objects in the classroom, using flashcards, or creating a worksheet with columns for words and pictures to be matched.

Choose the Right Picture: Short ‘u’ Words – Look at pictures and words – Match the picture to the short ‘u’ word – Example: ‘bug’ – find the matching picture – If you hear ‘uh’ like in ‘bug’, pick the picture of a bug – Think about the sound of short ‘u’ – The short ‘u’ sounds like ‘uh’ as in ‘umbrella’ | This slide is for a class activity where students will practice their understanding of the short ‘u’ sound by matching words to pictures. Display various pictures and have corresponding words with the short ‘u’ sound written beneath them. Guide the students to say the word out loud and listen for the ‘uh’ sound, which is characteristic of the short ‘u’. For example, if the word is ‘bug’, students should look for and select the picture of a bug. This activity helps reinforce phonemic awareness and aids in visual recognition of words. For the teacher: Prepare multiple sets of pictures and words, ensure that there are clear examples of short ‘u’ words, and have additional practice words available for students who finish early or need extra help.

Practice Time: Matching Words with Pictures – Listen to the word carefully – Find the picture that matches – Look for a picture with a short u sound – Point to the correct picture – Show what you’ve learned – Ready to demonstrate your knowledge? | This slide is for an interactive class activity to reinforce the concept of short u sounds. The teacher will say a word out loud, and the students will have to identify the corresponding picture from a selection provided. This activity helps to assess students’ understanding of the short u sound in a fun and engaging way. For the activity, prepare a set of pictures that represent words with the short u sound, such as ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘mud’. Make sure to articulate the words clearly and give students enough time to find and point to the correct picture. Praise their efforts and correct gently if they make mistakes. This will build their confidence in phonics and word recognition.

Class Activity: Short ‘u’ Umbrella Craft – Let’s make short ‘u’ umbrellas – You’ll need paper and colors – Draw items with the short ‘u’ sound – Examples: duck, cup, sun, and pup – Have fun and be creative! | This activity is designed to help students recognize and associate the short ‘u’ sound with corresponding words and images. Provide each student with paper and colors. Demonstrate how to draw an umbrella and brainstorm items that have the short ‘u’ sound as a class. Encourage creativity as they draw items like a duck, cup, sun, or puppy on their umbrella. As they work, walk around the classroom to offer help and positive reinforcement. Once completed, have students share their umbrellas with the class to reinforce the sound and word recognition. This will also enhance their speaking and listening skills.

Review and Goodbye: Short ‘u’ Mastery – Celebrate today’s learning – Recall short ‘u’ words together – For example: ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’ – Practice short ‘u’ at home – Try reading books or playing word games – See you next time! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on short ‘u’ sounds. Start by praising the students for their hard work during the class. Then, engage the whole class in a fun recall activity by asking them to shout out words with the short ‘u’ sound that they’ve learned. Encourage them to continue practicing at home by reading books with their parents or playing word games that include the short ‘u’ sound. This will help reinforce their learning. End the class on a positive note, letting them know you’re looking forward to seeing them in the next class.