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The Soft Sounds of G and C – Discover soft G and C sounds – Hard vs. soft sounds – Soft sounds happen with ‘e’, ‘i’, or ‘y’. Hard sounds with ‘a’, ‘o’, ‘u’. – Examples: Soft G words – ‘giraffe’, ‘giant’ both have a soft G sound, like ‘j’. – Examples: Soft C words – ‘city’, ‘circle’ start with soft C, sounding like ‘s’. | This slide introduces the concept of soft G and C sounds to second graders. Begin by explaining that letters can make different sounds depending on the letters that follow them. Emphasize the soft G sound, similar to ‘j’, and the soft C sound, similar to ‘s’, when followed by ‘e’, ‘i’, or ‘y’. Provide clear examples like ‘giraffe’ and ‘giant’ for soft G, and ‘city’ and ‘circle’ for soft C. Encourage students to practice by saying the words out loud and to think of other words with soft G and C sounds. This will help them recognize and spell these sounds correctly in their writing.

Understanding Soft G and C – Soft G and C before E, I, or Y – Soft G sounds like ‘j’ – Example: ‘giraffe’ not ‘gorilla’ – Soft C sounds like ‘s’ – Example: ‘city’ not ‘cat’ – Listen to sound differences! | This slide introduces the concept of soft G and C to second-grade students. Explain that the letters G and C can make different sounds depending on the letters that follow them. Specifically, when G and C come before E, I, or Y, they are considered ‘soft’ and sound like ‘j’ and ‘s’ respectively. Use words like ‘giraffe’ and ‘city’ to demonstrate the soft sounds. Contrast these with words like ‘gorilla’ and ‘cat’ to highlight the difference. Play audio clips of the words to help students hear the difference in sounds. Encourage students to practice by finding more examples in their favorite books or during classroom reading time.

Exploring Soft G Sounds – Soft G sounds like ‘j’ – Like ‘j’ in ‘giraffe’, ‘gem’, ‘giant’ – Find words with soft G – Practice saying soft G words – Repeat after me: ‘giraffe’, ‘gem’, ‘giant’ – Examples: giraffe, gem, giant – More examples: ‘gym’, ‘gentle’, ‘giant’ | This slide introduces the concept of the soft G sound to second graders, which is pronounced like the letter ‘j’. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples such as ‘giraffe’. Encourage the students to think of other words that have the same soft G sound. Engage the class in a group activity where they practice saying soft G words aloud. Provide additional examples and use visual aids or props if possible to help them remember the sound. The goal is to help students recognize and pronounce the soft G sound in words they encounter in their reading and writing.

Exploring Soft C Words – Soft C sounds like ‘s’ – Example: ‘cereal’ sounds like ‘sereal’ – Find the soft C in ‘bicycle’ – The soft C in ‘bicycle’ is like the ‘s’ in ‘city’ – Group activity: Say soft C words – Everyone together: ‘circle’, ‘city’, ‘cent’ – Practice spelling soft C words | This slide is aimed at helping second-grade students recognize and pronounce the soft C sound, which is similar to the ‘s’ sound. Start by explaining the concept of soft C using the word ‘cereal’ as an example. Engage the class by asking them to identify the soft C in the word ‘bicycle’. Then, conduct a group activity where students say words with the soft C sound aloud to reinforce their learning. Finally, encourage them to practice spelling words with the soft C sound. This interactive approach helps students understand the concept through listening and participation.

Spelling with Soft G and C – Soft G and C before E, I, or Y – Become word detectives – Look for G and C before E, I, or Y in words – Spot soft G and C in words – Is the G or C soft in ‘giraffe’ or ‘city’? – Practice with example words – Examples: ‘giant’, ‘cylinder’, ‘gym’, ‘circle’ | This slide introduces the concept of soft G and C to second graders. Emphasize that the soft sound occurs when G and C are followed by E, I, or Y. Encourage students to be ‘word detectives’ and search for these patterns in words. Interactive practice is key, so present words and have students identify the soft G and C sounds. For example, show the word ‘giraffe’ and ask students to determine if the G is soft. Provide a list of words for students to practice with, such as ‘giant’, ‘cylinder’, ‘gym’, and ‘circle’. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of the soft sounds and improve their spelling skills.

Activity Time: Soft G and C Hunt – Let’s play a word hunt game – You’ll receive a worksheet – A sheet with different words – Circle soft G or C words – Soft G sounds like ‘j’, and soft C sounds like ‘s’ – Have fun discovering sounds | This activity is designed to help students recognize and differentiate between the soft G and C sounds in words. Provide each student with a worksheet that contains a mix of words, some with the soft G and C sounds and others without. Explain that the soft G often sounds like ‘j’ as in ‘giraffe’, and the soft C sounds like ‘s’ as in ‘circle’. Encourage students to say the words out loud to help them determine the correct sounds. As they identify the words, they should circle them. This exercise will reinforce their phonics skills and improve their ability to spell words with these sounds. After the activity, review the circled words as a class and discuss why each word has a soft G or C sound. For students who finish early, provide additional worksheets or encourage them to create sentences using the words they found.

Class Activity: My Soft G and C Book – Create your own Soft G and C book – Illustrate each soft G and C word – Draw a gentle giraffe or a circle for ‘gym’ – Share and read your book with a friend – Take turns reading and listening to each other – Enjoy learning with pictures and words | This activity is designed to help students recognize and spell words with soft G and C sounds through a fun and interactive project. By creating their own books, students will engage with the material creatively. Encourage them to think of words like ‘giraffe’ for soft G and ‘cereal’ for soft C, and to draw corresponding pictures. This will help them remember the sounds associated with these letters. After they’ve made their books, they should pair up to practice reading aloud to each other, which reinforces their learning and builds reading confidence. Possible variations of the activity could include making a collage, creating a soft G and C word hunt, or even writing a short story using words with soft G and C.

Wrapping Up: Soft G and C Sounds – Congrats on learning soft G and C! – Soft G sounds like ‘j’, as in ‘giraffe’ – Examples: ‘giant’, ‘giraffe’, ‘gem’ – Soft C sounds like ‘s’, like in ‘circle’ – Examples: ‘cent’, ‘cereal’, ‘city’ – Practice makes perfect spellers! | Today’s lesson was focused on understanding the soft sounds of G and C. Reinforce the concept that the soft G sound is similar to the ‘j’ sound, and the soft C sound is akin to the ‘s’ sound. Provide examples like ‘giraffe’ for soft G and ‘circle’ for soft C to help solidify their understanding. Encourage the students to continue practicing these sounds and the spelling of words that contain them. As they practice, they will become more familiar and comfortable with these sounds, aiding their spelling skills. Remember to praise their efforts and progress to boost their confidence.