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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Phonics short a
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Phonics - Short "a"

Subject

Reading

Topic

Phonics Short "a"

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1 (6-7 years old)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will recognize and pronounce the short "a" sound in different words.
• Students will be able to identify words that contain the short "a" sound.
• Students will understand how to blend sounds to read simple "a" words.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with "a" words (e.g., cat, hat, bat, mat, sap)
• Short "a" sound worksheets
• Audio recordings of short "a" words
• Pencils and crayons
• Homework assignment sheets

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Short "a"	5	Introduce the short "a" sound. Display the letter and demonstrate pronunciation.
2	Phonics Practice	10	Use flashcards to show words with short "a". Have students repeat the words after you.
3	Guided Reading	8	Read a short story or sentences with short "a" words together. Highlight the words as you read.
4	Independent Practice	5	Distribute short "a" sound worksheets for students to work on individually. Provide assistance as needed.
5	Homework Assignment Overview	2	Explain the homework assignment, which involves finding and writing short "a" words.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during the phonics practice and guided reading.
• Review completed worksheets for understanding of the short "a" sound.
• Check homework assignments without class presentations. Students will submit it the following day.

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the national standards for early reading proficiency, focusing on phonemic awareness and decoding skills.

Modifications/Accommodations

• Provide additional support for students who may struggle with pronunciation.
• Offer enrichment activities for advanced students, such as creating sentences with short "a" words.

Reflection

Post-lesson, the teacher should evaluate what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Collect feedback from students on their understanding and enjoyment of the lesson.

Lesson script