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Which subjectMathematics
What topicPhonics digraphs
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Phonics Digraphs

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Any grade level (appropriate for all elementary students)

Subject

Mathematics (Integrated with Phonics)

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for literacy and phonics, focusing on reading proficiency and phonemic awareness.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 min Briefly introduce digraphs, explaining what they are and giving examples. Use flashcards for visual aid.
2 Listening Exercise 5 min Play audio recordings of words containing digraphs. Students listen and identify the digraphs they hear.
3 Group Activity 10 min Divide students into small groups. Provide them with a mix of flashcards and ask them to work on identifying and sorting the digraphs.
4 Guided Practice 5 min Conduct a whole-class discussion. Ask students to share some words with digraphs they found in their group work. Use the whiteboard to write down examples.
5 Individual Practice 5 min Distribute worksheets for students to complete independently. The worksheets should focus on identifying digraphs and using them in sentences.
6 Homework Assignment 5 min Review the homework assignment with students. Assign them to find and list three words with digraphs at home. Ensure they know it will be checked without presentation.

Homework

Students will find three additional words at home that contain digraphs and bring them to class the next day. The homework will be reviewed for completion but not presented to the class.

Assessment

Informal assessment will be conducted through student participation during group activities and guided practice. Worksheets will be collected to evaluate understanding and provide feedback.

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