| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Initial l blends |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| 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 |
Reading
Initial Blends
Grade 1
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum guidelines for developing phonemic awareness and fluency in early reading.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Initial Blends | 5 mins | Introduce the concept of initial blends. Explain what they are and provide examples. |
| 2 | Interactive Blends Practice | 10 mins | Engage students in a group activity where they identify initial blends in words. Use the whiteboard to write words and highlight blends. |
| 3 | Printable Cards Distribution | 5 mins | Hand out printable cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in the cards with words that contain initial blends. |
| 4 | Individual Practice | 5 mins | Allow students time to fill out their printable cards. Offer support as needed. |
| 5 | Collecting Cards | 3 mins | Randomly check or collect the completed cards to assess understanding without public presentation. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Introduce the homework task related to initial blends. Explain expectations and due date. |
Assign a homework task related to the lesson focused on practicing initial blends. Assess homework submission without student presentations in class.
At the end of the lesson, reflect on the effectiveness of activities and students’ engagement, adjusting future lessons as necessary.
"Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to learn about something very exciting called initial blends. Can anyone tell me what they think a blend is? [Pause for responses]. Great guesses! An initial blend is when two consonants come together at the beginning of a word, and you can hear both sounds. For example, in the word ‘blame,’ we hear the ‘b’ and ‘l’ sounds together.
Let’s practice saying some initial blends together! Repeat after me: ‘bl,’ ‘cr,’ ‘st.’ Wonderful! Now, let’s think of some words that start with these blends. Who can give me a word that begins with ‘st’? [Call on a few students]. Awesome!
Alright, let’s dive deeper into our lesson!"
"Now, we’re going to have some fun with an interactive activity! I will write some words on the whiteboard, and I want you to help me identify the initial blends.
Here’s our first word: ‘star.’ What is the initial blend? Yes, it’s ‘st.’
Let’s try another one: ‘clap.’ What do you think? Right again, it’s ‘cl.’ Now, let’s see how many more we can find together.
I’ll write a few more words on the board, and I want everyone to shout out the initial blends! Are you ready? [Write words like ‘brave,’ ‘froggy,’ ‘swing’ on the board]."
"Great job, everyone! Now, I have some printable cards for each of you. I want you to take a card and write down three words that contain initial blends.
For example, if you wrote ‘blend,’ you would only write the blend ‘bl’ on your card.
Here you go, I’ll pass these out now. [Hand out cards]. Remember, take your time and think of cool words!"
"Now that you have your cards, it’s time for some individual practice. Work quietly and write your words with initial blends on your cards.
If you have any questions or need help, just raise your hand, and I will come over to assist you. I’ll give you about 5 minutes to finish. Go ahead!"
"Alright, time is up! Can I have everyone’s attention, please? I’d like you to hand in your completed cards to me.
I’ll be randomly checking them to see how well you understood initial blends. Don’t worry, you don’t need to present them in front of the class. Just pass them to me as I walk around. Thank you!"
"Before we wrap up today’s lesson, I have a homework assignment for you. I want you to find five new words with initial blends at home.
You can write them down on a piece of paper and bring them in tomorrow. Remember, the due date is tomorrow. You’re going to have a great time discovering new words!
Does anyone have questions about the homework? [Address any questions].
Great job today, class! I’m so proud of your hard work with initial blends. See you all tomorrow!"
What are initial blends? Provide a definition in your own words.
List five words that contain initial blends. Underline the blend in each word.
Choose three initial blends (for example: ‘bl’, ‘st’, ‘cr’) and write down one word for each blend that uses it correctly in a sentence.
Pick any two words from your list of five and use them in a short story (3-5 sentences).
Create a chart with three columns: one for the initial blend, one for a word that begins with the blend, and the last for a drawing or picture representing that word. Include at least three blends of your choice.
Can you think of a word that has the same initial blend but different meanings? List the word and its meanings.
Reflect on today’s lesson. What did you find most interesting about initial blends? Write a few sentences sharing your thoughts.
Find a book at home and look for three words that contain initial blends. Write down the words along with the page number where you found them.
Write a rhyming couplet (two lines) that includes at least one word with an initial blend.
Have a family member read your initial blends homework and share one thing they learned about blends! Write their feedback or comment.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an initial blend? | |
| Can you give a word that starts with the blend 'st'? | |
| What is the initial blend in the word 'clap'? | |
| List three words that contain initial blends. | |
| What were the initial blends we practiced together in class? | |
| What is the assignment for homework regarding initial blends? | |
| How many new words with initial blends should you find at home? | |
| Why is it important to understand initial blends? | |
| Can you think of a word that starts with the blend 'br'? | |
| What should you do if you have questions during individual practice? |