Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about something called the “sticky I.” It’s a little bit magical and a lot of fun! Are you ready? Let’s go!
The sticky ‘I’ is a special letter that likes to stick to other letters and make a new sound. When it gets together with some letters, it makes a sound like this: “shh-shh-shh.” Isn’t that cool?
Let’s look at some words where the sticky ‘I’ is doing its magic:
See how the sticky ‘I’ changes the way these words sound? It’s like a little trick!
The sticky ‘I’ has a favorite friend, and it’s the letters “Tion.” Together, they make the sound “shun.” So, whenever you see “Tion,” remember to say it like “shun.” It’s like a secret code!
Now, let’s practice! Whenever you see words with “Ci,” “Si,” or “Ti,” try to find the sticky ‘I’ and say the “shh-shh-shh” sound. You’ll become a reading superstar in no time!
Goodbye, sticky ‘I!’ Thanks for helping us learn!
Sticky I Sound Hunt: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for books, magazines, or even food packages. Can you find words that have the “ci,” “si,” or “ti” sounds? Write them down and practice saying them out loud with the “shh-shh-shh” sound. How many words can you find?
Create a Sticky I Story: Use your imagination to write a short story using as many “ci,” “si,” or “ti” words as you can. Draw pictures to go along with your story. Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can hear the sticky ‘I’ sounds!
Sticky I Art Project: Make a collage using old magazines or newspapers. Cut out words that have the “ci,” “si,” or “ti” sounds. Glue them onto a piece of paper and decorate it with drawings or stickers. Display your artwork and explain the sticky ‘I’ sounds to someone else!
Here is a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
“Here is a sticky ‘I.’ When it sticks to a letter, they both make a strange sound like this: ‘shh-shh-shh.’ Nation, magician, mission. See what that sticky ‘I’ did? That’s pretty tricky! Remember these word tails; they all have a sticky ‘I.’ They make the sound ‘shun.’ Do you know which one the sticky ‘I’ likes best? ‘Tion.’ Now don’t forget to say the sticky sound when you see the sticky ‘I.’ Goodbye, sticky ‘I!’”
