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Lesson Plan: Phonics

Subject: English

Duration: 30 minutes
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Topic: Phonics

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Objectives

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

1. Identify and pronounce short vowel sounds.
2. Blend sounds to form simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words.
3. Improve their listening and speaking skills through phonics activities.

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Materials Needed

• Chart paper with CVC words listed
• Flashcards with pictures of CVC words
• Markers
• Phonics worksheet (with CVC words for practice)
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers

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Lesson Overview

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-up:

   • Welcome students and ask them to share their favorite words.
   • Introduce the topic of phonics and explain its importance in reading.

2. Short Review:

   • Briefly review consonants and vowels. Ask students to define vowels.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Introduce Short Vowel Sounds:

   • Write the short vowel letters (a, e, i, o, u) on the whiteboard.
   • Pronounce each vowel sound clearly and have students repeat after you.

2. CVC Words Introduction:

   • Explain what CVC words are and give examples (e.g., cat, pig, hop).
   • Display the examples on chart paper, highlighting the vowels.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Blending Sounds:

   • Use flashcards with pictures of CVC words.
   • Show a flashcard and say the individual sounds (e.g., /c/, /a/, /t/ for "cat").
   • Ask students to blend the sounds together to say the word.

2. Interactive Activity:

   • Play a game where students take turns choosing a CVC flashcard.
   • They will say the sounds, then blend them to say the full word.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Phonics Worksheet:

   • Distribute a worksheet with CVC words.
   • Instruct students to circle the pictures that match the words by listening to the teacher pronounce the words.

2. Review Answers:

   • Go over the worksheet as a class.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Recap of the Lesson:

   • Ask students to share one CVC word they learned today.
   • Reinforce the importance of phonics in reading and writing.

2. Exit Ticket:

   • Have students write one CVC word on a slip of paper and turn it in as they leave.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through observation during activities and worksheets.
• Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding of CVC words.

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Accommodations

• Provide additional support and one-on-one time for students who may need extra help.
• Use visual aids and manipulatives for students who are visual or kinesthetic learners.

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Standards Alignment

• The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Foundational Skills in Grade 1, focusing on phonological awareness and phonics.

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This lesson plan provides a structured and engaging approach to teaching phonics, specifically short vowel sounds and CVC words, within a 30-minute timeframe.