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Which subjectEnglish
What topicLetter m
What length (min)30
What age groupYear or Grade 1
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Letter M

Subject

English

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1

Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

Materials

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for language arts by focusing on phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and writing skills for early learners.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction to Letter M 5 min Introduce the letter "M" using flashcards. Discuss its sound, both upper and lower case.
2 Visual Recognition 5 min Show various flashcards with "M" words, asking students to identify and say the words aloud.
3 Writing Practice 10 min Distribute worksheets. Guide students in tracing and writing both the uppercase "M" and lowercase "m." Provide individual support as needed.
4 Phonics Activity 5 min Engage students in a phonics game where they make the "M" sound and identify other words that start with "M."
5 Review and Reinforcement 3 min Recap the lesson by asking students to share one "M" word they learned today, without requiring anyone to present formally.
6 Homework Assignment 2 min Explain homework: students will find and draw one object that starts with "M" and bring it to the next class.

Homework

Students will create a drawing of an object that starts with the letter "M" and write its name underneath. This homework will be checked during the next lesson without any student presentations.

Lesson script