Lesson Plan: Reading - Wa Phonics
Grade Level: 1
Duration: 30 Minutes
Objective
Students will learn to recognize, pronounce, and use the "wa" phonics sound in words and sentences, enhancing their reading skills.
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with pictures and words containing "wa"
- Phonics worksheets
- Pencils and crayons
- Storybook featuring "wa" words
Lesson Outline
Introduction (5 Minutes)
- Begin the lesson by engaging students with a simple question: "What do you know about the sound 'wa'?"
- Write the "wa" sound on the whiteboard and explain its phonetic representation.
- Introduce the words that begin with "wa," like "water," "was," and "watch."
Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)
- Phonics Practice:
- Display flashcards with pictures of items that begin with "wa."
- As you show each card, pronounce the word clearly and have the students repeat after you.
- Word Construction:
- Write a few "wa" words on the board, emphasizing the "wa" sound.
- Ask students to come up and circle the "wa" in each word.
Guided Practice (10 Minutes)
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Worksheet Activity:
- Distribute phonics worksheets that contain "wa" words.
- Students will trace the words, color pictures, and fill in the missing letters.
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Group Activity:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Have each group create a short sentence using at least one "wa" word they learned.
- Encourage them to illustrate their sentence.
Conclusion (5 Minutes)
- Gather the students back together and ask them to share the sentences they created.
- Read a storybook that incorporates several "wa" words, pausing to emphasize and encourage students to shout out when they hear "wa."
Assessment
- Observe students during group activities and their participation.
- Check completed worksheets for understanding.
- Evaluate student engagement and ability to use "wa" words in sentences.
Follow-Up Activities
- Assign students to find three more "wa" words at home and bring them in for discussion.
- Create a word wall in the classroom to display all "wa" words learned during the lesson.
This phonics lesson aims to make learning fun and interactive, encouraging students to engage with language through sound recognition and application in reading.