| 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 | English |
| What topic | Small groups with decoding |
| 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 |
Small Groups with Decoding
Year 1 (Ages 6-7)
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Reading Standards focusing on phonics and decoding skills as well as collaborative learning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (Minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Greet students and introduce the topic of decoding. Explain the importance of phonics in reading. |
| 2 | Group Formation | 5 | Divide the class into 4 small groups of 5 students each. Assign each group a reading text. |
| 3 | Reading and Decoding Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards. Each group reads their text, identifying and decoding specific words. Each student fills in their cards based on the group reading. |
| 4 | Sharing and Discussing | 5 | Groups discuss the words they decoded. Teachers circulate to facilitate and provide support. |
| 5 | Random Checking of Cards | 3 | Collect cards or randomly check what students have filled in to assess understanding. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 2 | Review key takeaways from the lesson. Reinforce the importance of decoding. |
Check homework without requiring student presentations. Students can reflect on what they learned about decoding and write a brief paragraph about their experience.
"Good morning, everyone! I hope you're all excited to learn today. Today, we're going to focus on an important skill in reading called 'decoding.' Decoding helps us sound out words and understand what we read. Can anyone tell me why decoding is important? Yes, that's right! It helps us become better readers and learn new words. Let's get ready to work together and improve our decoding skills!"
"Now, it's time to work in groups! I need everyone to look around and find a partner. Once you have a partner, please join up with two other pairs to form a group of five. Once you're in your groups, I will hand out a special reading text to each group. Remember, teamwork is key! Let’s make sure everyone is included, and don't forget to be kind and supportive to your friends."
"Each group now has their reading text. I’m going to hand out some printable cards for you to fill in as you read your text. As you read, I want you to pay special attention to specific words. Every time you find a word that you need to decode, write it on your card and think about how to sound it out. Remember to work as a team—you can help each other! You have 10 minutes to read and fill in your cards. Ready, set, go!"
"Time's up! Now let’s regroup. I would like each group to share the words they decoded. Who can start by telling me one word that your group found and how you decoded it? Excellent! It’s great to hear how you all worked together. If any groups have different words or decoding strategies, feel free to share those too. I’ll be walking around, so let me know if you have any questions or need help!"
"Okay, everyone! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work. Now, I’d like to quickly check some of your cards. I will be choosing a few students at random to show me what you've written down. Don’t worry; just do your best! This is a great way for me to see how you're understanding the words. Let's start!"
"Great job today, everyone! You did an amazing job improving your decoding skills. Before we finish, let’s quickly review what we learned. Decoding helps us understand new words and improves our reading fluency. Remember, every time you read, keep practicing those decoding skills! For homework tonight, I want you to think about what you learned today and write a short paragraph about your experience with decoding. I can't wait to read them! Have a fantastic day!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is decoding and why is it important in reading? | |
| Can you name a strategy you used to decode a word? | |
| How can teamwork help us improve our decoding skills? | |
| What did you learn about decoding during the reading activity? | |
| Why is it helpful to share different decoding strategies with others? | |
| How can you practice decoding skills at home? | |
| What was one word your group decoded and how did you sound it out? | |
| Why is it important to understand new words while reading? | |
| How does decoding contribute to reading fluency? | |
| What was your favorite part of the decoding activity? |