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| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Phonics |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Phonics
Grades K-2 (Ages 5-7)
Reading
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by emphasizing phonemic awareness, which is essential for early reading development.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Phonics | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief overview of phonics. Explain the importance of sounds in reading. Use flashcards to introduce basic phonemes. |
| 2 | Phoneme Recognition | 10 minutes | Engage students with an interactive session: show flashcards and have them repeat the sounds. Conduct a quick group activity for recognition of specific phonemes. |
| 3 | Blending Sounds | 10 minutes | Demonstrate how to blend sounds together to form simple words. Provide students with examples and guide them in practicing by blending sounds in pairs. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 minutes | Hand out worksheets that allow students to practice phonics exercises. Walk around to provide support and guidance as needed. |
| 5 | Independent Reading Task | 5 minutes | Allow students to select a short storybook to read independently, focusing on identifying phonemic patterns. Encourage them to try sounding out words. |
Assign practice worksheets focused on phonics skills to reinforce learning. Collect homework at the beginning of the next class without asking students to present their work.