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Lesson Plan for Reading: Frog and Toad

Grade Level: 1
Duration: 60 minutes
Subject: Reading

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and produce rhyming words.
2. Recognize and utilize phonemes in the context of the story "Frog and Toad."
3. Retell parts of the story using key vocabulary.

Materials Needed

• The book "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel
• Chart paper and markers
• Picture cards with characters from the book (Frog, Toad)
• Rhyming word cards
• Audio recorder (optional)
• Worksheets for phonemic activities

Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Warm-Up Activity:
   Begin with a brief discussion about frogs and toads. Ask students if they have seen them in real life and what they know about them.

2. Introduce the Book:
   Show the cover of “Frog and Toad Are Friends” and discuss what they see. Ask the students to predict what the story might be about.

   The image of a playful Frog and Toad standing side by side with a bright background of grass and flowers.

Phonemic Awareness Activity (15 minutes)

1. Sound Exploration:
   Introduce the concept of phonemes. Explain that phonemes are the smallest units of sound in words.

2. Class Activity:
   Use a few selected words from the book (e.g., Frog, Toad, jump, eat). Have students repeat each word and clap out the sounds.

3. Rhyming Words:
   Introduce rhyming words by using word cards. Show a card with "toad" and ask if anyone can find a rhyming word.

   The image of cards that feature the words "toad" and a few rhyming words such as "road" and "load" with illustrations.

Read Aloud (20 minutes)

1. Reading the Story:
   Read the first two chapters of "Frog and Toad Are Friends" aloud to the class. Use different voices for Frog and Toad to engage the students.

2. Discussion:
   After reading each chapter, pause and ask comprehension questions like: “What did Frog and Toad do together?” or “How do you think they felt?”

Application Activity (10 minutes)

1. Character Drawing:
   Have students draw their favorite character from the story. Encourage them to use descriptive words to annotate their drawings.

   The image of a classroom of young children drawing their favorite characters from "Frog and Toad" with crayons and colored pencils scattered around.

Closing Activity (5 minutes)

1. Retelling the Story:
   Invite students to share their drawings and retell a part of the story. Use prompts to guide their retelling, asking questions like, "What happened next?"

2. Review of Phonemes:
   Reinforce phonemic awareness by reviewing a few sound cards. Play a game where students have to identify the first sound of words from the story.

Assessment

• Observe students during group discussions and activities for understanding of phonemic concepts.
• Collect drawings and notes to assess comprehension and individual abilities in retelling the story.

Extensions

• Read additional stories from the "Frog and Toad" series in future lessons and enrich vocabulary.
• Use songs or rhymes related to frogs and toads as fun phonemic practice.

This lesson plan aligns with the US educational standards for reading at the Grade 1 level, targeting phonemic awareness and comprehension within engaging literature.