1. Short Vowels
A, E, I, O, and U

3. Our Vowels
A O E U I

4. A, E, I, O, and U are called VOWELS and all other letters are called CONSONANTS. Vowels make two different sounds. A long vowel sound and a short vowel sound. Today we will talk about short vowel sounds.

5. Today we will talk about the letter O
O makes the “o” sound that we make when we shape our mouth like an octopus!

6. You will find the letter O in a lot of words.
When you see a vowel, like the letter O in between 2 consonants, it makes the short vowel sound. In this case, the “o” sound.

7. Look for a pattern
When you are reading, look for the consonant, vowel, consonant pattern to help you know what sound the vowel will make. For example- p o t c v c

8. Let’s read a book…

9. Pot Lot Sod Mop Bop Rob Hop
Short o in words
Pot Lot Sod Mop Bop Rob Hop

10. Our Class Song
Thanks for learning little stars Do you know how smart you are? So many things to see and do, Learning is fun for me and you. Up in that big brain of yours, Is the key to unlock all doors. Do your best and concentrate, I’m so proud, you’re doing great.

11. Homework
Change the beginning letter of the word HOT 3 times to make new short o words. Then change the ending letter of the word HOT 3 times to make new short o words. Thanks for our great short vowel books!