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Which subject	English
What topic	Segment and blend
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Segment and Blend

Objectives

• Students will understand the concepts of segmenting and blending sounds in words.
• Students will be able to segment words into individual sounds (phonemes).
• Students will be able to blend segmented sounds to form complete words.

Materials

• Flashcards with images and corresponding words
• Phonics worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers
• Phonics sound chart
• Small manipulatives (e.g., counters, blocks) for hands-on practice
• Audio recordings of phonics sounds (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum's English strand focusing on phonics and word knowledge.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly explain segmenting and blending sounds. Demonstrate with a simple word.
2	Interactive Activity	10 mins	Students use flashcards to identify words and segment them. Pair students for practice.
3	Guided Practice	5 mins	Teacher leads a group exercise, segmenting and blending sounds using the whiteboard.
4	Hands-On Activity	5 mins	Students use manipulatives (counters/blocks) to represent sounds in words.
5	Independent Practice	3 mins	Distribute phonics worksheets for students to complete individually.
6	Conclusion	2 mins	Recap the lesson, emphasizing the importance of segmenting and blending.
7	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign practice of segmenting and blending with family at home, to be checked in next lesson without presentations.

Assessment

• Informally assess students' understanding during interactive and guided practice through observation.
• Review completed phonics worksheets to gauge individual understanding.

Homework

Students will practice segmenting and blending words at home with their family, using a provided worksheet. Homework will be reviewed without requiring presentations in front of the class to ensure a comfortable learning environment.

Lesson script