Blending Sounds and Word Recognition

Mrs. Ferguson introduces a lesson focused on blending sounds and learning the 'um' sound. Students practice blending words with two or three sounds using arm movements. The lesson includes activities to identify words and pictures starting with the 'um' sound, and instructions on writing the 'um' sound. The session aims to enhance phonics skills through interactive exercises.

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To learn a new language

• To learn about animals

• To blend words with two or three sounds

• To practice math skills

How do we use our arm to blend three-sound words?

• Touch shoulder, wrist, elbow, then slide

• Touch shoulder, elbow, wrist, then slide

• Touch head, shoulder, knees, then slide

• Touch wrist, elbow, shoulder, then slide

Which of the following is a three-sound word?

• Me

• I

• Ape

• Cat

What is the correct way to blend the word 'ape'?

• Touch wrist, shoulder, then slide

• Touch elbow, wrist, then slide

• Touch shoulder, wrist, then slide

• Touch shoulder, elbow, then slide

What is the first sound you will learn in this lesson?

• The 'oo' sound

• The 'um' sound

• The 'ah' sound

• The 'ee' sound

What should you do if a word starts with the 'um' sound during the activity?

• Raise your hand

• Snap your fingers

• Stomp your feet

• Clap your hands

Which picture starts with the 'um' sound?

• Monkey

• Sun

• Dog

• Leaf

How do you start writing the 'um' sound?

• With a circle

• With a short line down

• With a zigzag

• With a long line down