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Lesson Plan: Phonics - Short A Sound and Blending CVC Words

Grade: 1

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: English

Topic: Phonics - Short A Sound & Blending CVC Words

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and pronounce the short "a" sound.
• Blend consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words containing the short "a" sound.
• Utilize these skills in reading and writing simple words.

Materials Needed

• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• CVC flashcards (e.g., cat, bat, hat, mat, sat)
• Worksheets for practice
• Pencils and crayons
• A short storybook that includes CVC words with "a" (e.g., "The Cat in the Hat")

Common Core Standards

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2: Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Begin with a brief review of the vowels.
• Introduce the short "a" sound: /a/ as in "cat."
• Have students repeat the sound after you.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

• Introduce CVC Words
  • Write "cat," "bat," "hat," "mat," and "sat" on the board.
  • Underline the short "a" sound in each word.
• Model Blending
  • Demonstrate how to blend the sounds together. Say each sound slowly, then blend them together. For example:
    • c /a/ t → cat
• Repeat this process with each word, encouraging students to join in.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

• Use CVC flashcards. Show a card (e.g., "cat").
• Ask students to identify the word and say the short "a" sound.
• Have students practice blending these words in pairs.
• Walk around the classroom to provide support and ensure students are pronouncing correctly.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• Distribute worksheets with CVC words using the short "a" sound.
• Instruct students to fill in the blanks with the correct letters to make words, and then draw a picture of one of the words they created.

Conclusion (5 Minutes)

• Review the short "a" sound and the CVC words learned today.
• Invite a few students to share their drawings and the corresponding words.
• Reinforce the importance of blending sounds to read new words and encourage them to practice at home.

Assessment

• Observe students during guided practice to assess their ability to pronounce and blend CVC words.
• Collect worksheets to evaluate understanding, completion, and correct responses.

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Additional Notes

• Adapt the lesson by introducing games such as "Phonics Bingo" with CVC words or a "Short A Word Hunt" around the classroom.
• Provide extra support or modified worksheets for students who may need additional help.