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Welcome to Short ‘u’ Sounds! – Discover the short ‘u’ sound – Examples of short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘mud’ – Spelling with short ‘u’ – Practice spelling words: ‘bug’, ‘rug’, ‘tub’ – Reading with short ‘u’ – Read together: ‘The duck is in the mud’ | This slide introduces the short ‘u’ sound to first graders, aiming to familiarize them with the sound and its appearance in words. Start by explaining the sound and then ask the class for examples to engage them. Move on to spelling exercises with short ‘u’ words to reinforce their understanding. Finally, practice reading simple sentences that include these words. Encourage participation and make sure to correct gently, providing positive feedback to build confidence. For homework, students can draw pictures of things with the short ‘u’ sound and label them.

Exploring the Short ‘u’ Sound – What is the short ‘u’ sound? – It sounds like ‘uh’ in ‘umbrella’. – Short ‘u’ vs. long ‘u’ – Long ‘u’ says ‘you’, unlike short ‘u’. – Practice saying the short ‘u’ – Repeat after me: ‘uh’, ‘uh’, ‘uh’! – Examples of short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’. | This slide introduces the concept of the short ‘u’ sound to first graders. Start by explaining the sound with a familiar example, such as ‘umbrella’. Highlight the difference between the short ‘u’ sound and the long ‘u’ sound, which says its name like in ‘unicorn’. Engage the class by saying the short ‘u’ sound together, making it interactive. Provide simple, one-syllable words that contain the short ‘u’ sound for the students to associate with the sound. Encourage them to come up with their own examples and to listen for this sound in words during their daily activities.

Learning Short ‘u’ Words – Examples of short ‘u’ words – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’ – The ‘uh’ sound in words – It sounds like ‘uh’ as in ‘umbrella’ – Practice saying the words – Repeat after me: cup, pup, sun | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound in words. Start by introducing the concept of the short ‘u’ sound, which is similar to the ‘uh’ sound in ‘umbrella’. Provide examples such as ‘cup’, ‘pup’, and ‘sun’ to illustrate the sound. Engage the class by having them repeat the words after you, ensuring they articulate the ‘uh’ sound clearly. This exercise helps in phonemic awareness and is a building block for reading proficiency. Encourage the students to come up with more words that have the short ‘u’ sound and to listen for this sound in their daily conversations.

Matching Game: Short ‘u’ Sound – Match words to correct pictures – Drag the word to its picture – Helps reinforce short ‘u’ sound – Examples: ‘bug’ with a picture of a bug, ‘cup’ with a picture of a cup – Have fun while learning! | This interactive matching game is designed to help first graders recognize and remember words with the short ‘u’ sound. Set up a series of pictures that represent short ‘u’ words on one side of the board or screen and have the words on the other. Instruct the students to drag the word to the corresponding picture. For example, they would match ‘bug’ to a picture of a bug and ‘cup’ to a picture of a cup. This activity not only reinforces the phonetic sound but also aids in visual recognition and spelling. Make sure to encourage the students and celebrate correct matches to create a positive learning environment. Possible variations of the activity could include matching in pairs, timed challenges, or even creating their own drawings to match with words.

Fill in the Blanks with Short ‘u’ Words – Sentences with missing words – Use short ‘u’ words to fill in – Example: ‘The ____ is in the sky.’ – The missing word is ‘sun’ with a short ‘u’ – Think of words with the ‘u’ sound – Words like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘run’, and ‘fun’ | This slide is designed to help first graders practice using words with the short ‘u’ sound in sentences. Start by explaining that some words have a short ‘u’ sound, like in ‘sun’. Show sentences with blanks and ask students to fill in the blanks with appropriate short ‘u’ words. Use the example provided to demonstrate how to complete the sentences. Encourage the students to think of other words that have the short ‘u’ sound and how they might fit into different sentences. This activity will enhance their understanding of vowel sounds and improve their spelling skills. Make sure to provide positive feedback as students suggest words, and correct gently if they offer a word that doesn’t fit the short ‘u’ sound.

Practice Time: Writing Short ‘u’ Words – We’ll write short ‘u’ words together – I write on the board, you write on paper – Say the word to hear the short ‘u’ – Like ‘cup’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’. Can you hear the ‘uh’? – Listen for the ‘uh’ sound in words – The ‘uh’ sound is the short ‘u’ sound we’re learning | This slide is for a class activity focused on practicing the short ‘u’ sound. The teacher will write words on the board that have the short ‘u’ sound, and students will replicate the writing on their paper. Encourage students to pronounce the words aloud as they write to reinforce the sound and spelling connection. Possible words to use include ‘mud’, ‘hug’, ‘bug’, ‘tub’, ‘pup’, ‘sun’, and ‘cup’. The activity aims to help students recognize and pronounce the short ‘u’ sound, improving their reading and spelling skills. Make sure to walk around the classroom to assist any students who may be struggling with the activity.

Class Activity: Make a Short ‘u’ Word Book – Create your own book – Draw and write a short ‘u’ word – Example: Draw a sun and write ‘The sun is up.’ – One short ‘u’ word per page – Share your book with a classmate | This activity is designed to reinforce the students’ understanding of the short ‘u’ sound. Provide them with paper and crayons or pencils. Encourage creativity in both their drawings and sentences. Each page should feature a different short ‘u’ word, such as ‘sun’, ‘mud’, ‘pup’, ‘cup’, or ‘tub’. Once completed, students should practice reading their books aloud to a partner. This peer sharing will help build their confidence and reading skills. For students who finish early, suggest adding more pages or creating a cover for their book. This activity also serves as a great way for students to take home something they created to share with their families.

Review and Goodbye! – Review short ‘u’ words learned – Share a new short ‘u’ word – Think of a word like ‘sun’ or ‘fun’ – Praise for today’s effort – Encourage home practice – Try to read or write more short ‘u’ words | As we wrap up today’s lesson, it’s important to revisit the words we’ve learned to reinforce the students’ understanding of the short ‘u’ sound. Encourage each student to think of a new word that includes the short ‘u’ sound, which can be from their reading or their environment. Offer praise to acknowledge their hard work and participation throughout the lesson. Finally, remind them of the importance of practicing at home, suggesting they read books with short ‘u’ words or even try writing a few sentences using the words they’ve learned. This will help solidify their grasp of the concept and build their confidence in recognizing and using short ‘u’ words.