Lesson Plan: CVC, CCVC, CVCC Words
Grade: 3
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: English
Topic: CVC, CCVC, CVCC Words
Objective
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify, read, and write CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant), CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant), and CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) words.
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words
- Worksheets for practice
- Pencils
- {The image of a colorful chart displaying examples of CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words with illustrations for each word.}
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by asking students if they know any three-letter words. Write down their responses on the whiteboard.
- Introduce the terms CVC, CCVC, and CVCC. Explain what each acronym stands for:
- CVC: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (e.g., "cat")
- CCVC: Consonant-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (e.g., "trap")
- CVCC: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (e.g., "sand")
Instruction (10 minutes)
- Display flashcards of CVC words (e.g., cat, dog, bat) and have students read them aloud.
- {The image of a flashcard with the word 'cat' and a drawing of a cat.}
- Move on to CCVC words (e.g., frog, stop, clap) and repeat the process.
- {The image of a flashcard with the word 'frog' and a drawing of a frog.}
- Lastly, show CVCC words (e.g., hand, nest, fish) and have students practice reading them.
- {The image of a flashcard with the word 'hand' and a drawing of a hand.}
Guided Practice (10 minutes)
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Distribute worksheets that include:
- Matching exercises for CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words to pictures.
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences where students use the correct CVC, CCVC, or CVCC words.
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Walk around the classroom to provide support and encouragement.
Independent Practice (5 minutes)
- Ask students to write five CVC, five CCVC, and five CVCC words in their notebooks.
- Encourage them to illustrate at least one example for each category in a creative way.
Closing (2 minutes)
- Recap the lesson by asking students to share one CVC, one CCVC, and one CVCC word each.
- Reinforce the importance of these word families in reading and writing.
Homework Assignment
Tasks
- Write a sentence using one CVC word, one CCVC word, and one CVCC word.
- Create a mini-poster illustrating your favorite CVC, CCVC, and CVCC word along with a definition or a sentence for each.
Correct Answers (for teacher reference)
- Example CVC sentence: "The bat flew at night."
- Example CCVC sentence: "The frog hopped on the log."
- Example CVCC sentence: "I saw a hand in the sand."
Students' illustrations may vary but should visually represent the chosen words accurately.
Additional Notes
Encourage creativity in presentations and support any students who may need extra time or resources to complete their homework. Consider providing a digital version of the flashcards used in class for further practice at home.
{The image of a finished mini-poster with a colorful drawing of a frog, cat, and hand, with each word and sentence clearly written beneath the illustrations.}