Introduce /j/

Learn the ins and outs of the letter j using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter shape and listen to you pronounce the /j/ sound. Use these tips to explain how you do it as they try. Help scholars brainstorm words that begin with this phoneme and challenge kids to a fast-thinking letter-recognition game. Pupils watch as you point to letters one at a time; if you point to a j they say its sound. For all other letters, they stay silent. The pronunciation guide isn't worth your time for this one, but the letter cards may be helpful.

Concepts

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pronunciation, initial sounds, phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonics, letter-sound correspondence, the letter j, the alphabet

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j, letter recognition, phoneme, pronunciation, /j/, initial sound, letter sound correspondence, english language arts

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Resource Details

Grade

K - 1st

Subjects

English Language Arts

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

30 mins

Instructional Strategy

Choral Response

Technology

Audio

Year

2007

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

BY-SA: 3.0