Short Vowels: Words & Sentences Fun!
Year 1 English Interactive Learning Adventure NSW Curriculum
Learning Goals Today
Identify short vowel sounds Read compound words with short vowels Practice sight words Write and read sentences
What Are Short Vowels?
Listen carefully! Can you hear the difference? Short sounds vs long sounds
Short Vowel Sounds
a as in 'cat' e as in 'bed' i as in 'sit' o as in 'dog' u as in 'cup'
Let's Practice Together!
Say each sound with me Use your actions Listen and repeat
Compound Words with Short Vowels
Two words joined together sunset = sun + set hotdog = hot + dog bedtime = bed + time
More Compound Words
{"left":"hotdog\nsunset\nbedtime","right":"cupcake\npigpen\nbathtub"}
Whiteboard Practice Time!
I'll write, you copy Practice compound words Focus on letter formation
Our Special Sight Words
are said her was you very
Sight Word Actions
are - point to group said - hand to mouth her - point to girl was - look back you - point forward very - stretch arms wide
Quick Sight Word Quiz
I'll show the action... You say the word! Ready?
Reading Practice Sentences
The cat was very big. You said her name. Dogs are in the pen. The sun set on the bed.
18 more slides available after you open the deck.
Download all 30 slides