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Which subject	Spanish
What topic	Sound a
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Ask some students to presents their homework
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Include homework
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Sound 'a'

Objectives

Identify the sound 'a' in words.
Distinguish the sound 'a' visually and aurally.
Practice writing the letter 'a' in both uppercase and lowercase.

Materials

Flashcards with images of objects that start with 'a' (e.g., apple, ant).
Whiteboard and markers.
Worksheets for tracing and writing the letter 'a'.
Audio clips featuring words that emphasize the 'a' sound.
A storybook that includes several 'a' words.

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

Subject

Spanish

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum for early years education, focusing on phonics and letter recognition.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Greet students and introduce the sound 'a'. Use flashcards to show pictures of objects that start with 'a'.
2	Listening Activity	5 mins	Play audio clips of words beginning with 'a' and ask students to listen and repeat.
3	Visual Recognition	5 mins	Show flashcards again and have students say the name of each object to reinforce recognition of the sound.
4	Writing Practice	10 mins	Distribute worksheets for tracing and writing both uppercase and lowercase 'a'. Monitor students as they work.
5	Story Time	5 mins	Read a short story that contains multiple 'a' words. Engage students by asking them to identify the words.
6	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Explain homework: students will practice writing 'a' and find 2 items at home starting with 'a'. Collect sheets at the end of class without presentations.

Homework

Students will practice writing both uppercase and lowercase 'a' at home and find 2 objects that begin with the sound 'a'. Check the homework by reviewing the worksheets collected at the end of the lesson without requiring presentations.