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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Learning to spell
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

## Lesson Plan: Learning to Spell

### Grade/Age Group
Mixed Grade Levels (K-3)

### Subject
Reading

### Duration
30 minutes

### Number of Students
20

### National Curriculum Alignment
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, focusing on foundational skills in spelling and vocabulary.

### Objectives
- Students will learn to spell a set of common sight words.
- Students will understand the relationship between sounds and letters.
- Students will practice spelling through interactive activities to enhance retention.

### Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with sight words
- Spelling worksheets
- Pencils
- Small rewards (stickers)

### Lesson Structure
| Step Number | Step Title              | Length | Details                                                               |
|-------------|-------------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1           | Introduction            | 5 min  | Briefly introduce the topic of spelling. Explain importance in reading and writing. |
| 2           | Warm-Up Activity        | 5 min  | Use flashcards to review previous sight words. Engage students in a quick spelling game (e.g., spelling bee).  |
| 3           | Direct Instruction      | 10 min | Introduce new sight words. Write them on the board, pronounce each, and discuss common phonetic patterns. |
| 4           | Guided Practice         | 5 min  | Hand out spelling worksheets. Guide students to complete exercises together as a class focusing on new words. |
| 5           | Independent Practice     | 3 min  | Allow students to work on a short spelling quiz (writing the words from memory).              |
| 6           | Review & Closing        | 2 min  | Go over the correct spellings as a class. Explain the homework assignment.                       |

### Homework Assignment
Students will complete a spelling worksheet at home using the new sight words from the lesson. They should write each word three times and use it in a sentence. Collect the worksheets at the beginning of the next class for review, without individual presentations.

### Assessment
The spelling quiz and completed homework will be reviewed to assess each student's understanding and retention of the sight words.

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