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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Blends
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Blends

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and pronounce beginning consonant blends.
• Students will be able to read simple words that contain blends.
• Students will enhance their phonemic awareness through engaging activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with pictures and words that include blends
• Chart paper with blends list
• Worksheets for practice
• Audio clips of words with blends (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 1 (Grade 1)

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Correlation

This lesson meets the national curriculum standards for phonics and reading fluency focusing on consonant blends.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Blends	5	Introduce the concept of blends. Explain what blends are and provide examples.
2	Phonemic Awareness Activity	10	Conduct a group activity where students clap out the sounds in blend words. Provide flashcards for students to identify blends.
3	Blends Chart	5	Create a chart with common blends. Write examples and engage students in identifying words on the chart.
4	Reading Practice	5	Distribute worksheets with words containing blends. Allow students to read and complete the sheet independently.
5	Group Sharing	3	Have students pair up to share their answers with a partner. Encourage discussion about the blends they found.
6	Review and Recap	2	Quickly review the blends learned today and clarify any misunderstanding.
7	Homework Overview	2	Explain the homework assignment focusing on practicing blends.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet at home that includes identifying and writing words with blends.
• The teacher will collect these worksheets the next day for feedback without requiring students to present their homework in front of the class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group activities and worksheets.
• Review homework to assess understanding of blends.

Lesson script