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Which subject	English
What topic	beginner reading
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Beginner Reading

Subject

English

Topic

Beginner Reading

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will be able to recognize and read basic sight words.
• Students will develop skills to decode simple sentences.
• Students will enhance their reading fluency through practice and repetition.

Materials

• Flashcards with sight words
• Simple sentence books or worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers
• Timer
• Reading response sheets for homework
• Stickers for reward

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Reading Standards for Grade 1, focusing on phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and fluency.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Sight Words	5 mins	Introduce students to 5-10 basic sight words using visual aids (flashcards). Allow students to repeat words aloud.
2	Guided Reading Practice	10 mins	Split students into pairs to read a simple sentence book or worksheet. Circulate to offer support as needed.
3	Flashcard Review	5 mins	Conduct a group flashcard review of sight words. Encourage quick responses and praise correct answers.
4	Independent Reading	5 mins	Allow students to independently read from the same or similar books and practice their words.
5	Reading Recap	3 mins	Regroup and ask students to share how many words they recognized or sentences they decoded from their reading.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Distribute reading response sheets for homework. Explain that they will complete the sheet independently without presenting.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation and comprehension during guided reading and flashcard review.
• Collect and review reading response sheets to assess understanding and progress.

Conclusion

• Use the last few minutes to recap what students learned about sight words and simple sentences.
• Provide positive reinforcement and remind students of the importance of practicing their reading at home.

Homework

Complete the reading response sheet at home, where students will write down the sight words they practiced and draw a picture related to the sentences they read.

Note

Homework will be checked without requiring students to present it in front of the class, ensuring that all students feel included and valued.

Lesson script