| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | shot a |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 15 |
| What curriculum | INTO Reading |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Short A Sound
Year/Grade 1
Reading
15 students
INTO Reading
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Short A Sound | 5 minutes | Introduce the concept of the short "a" sound. Discuss examples and write them on the whiteboard. |
| 2 | Printable Card Activity | 10 minutes | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to write words that contain the short "a" sound. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 5 minutes | Divide the class into small groups. Have them share their words and help each other find more examples. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 5 minutes | Lead the students in a brief physical activity, such as stretching or a quick game to refresh their minds. |
| 5 | Sharing and Collecting Words | 5 minutes | Collect the cards or randomly check some of the completed cards. Provide positive feedback on their efforts. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Recap | 5 minutes | Summarize the lesson's key points about the short "a" sound. Encourage students to continue practicing at home. |
Assign students to find five additional words that contain the short "a" sound and write them in their notebooks. Check the homework informally by reviewing their notebooks without asking any student to present it in front of the class.
"Good morning, class! Today we are going to focus on an important sound in the English language - the short 'a' sound. Can anyone tell me what sound the letter 'a' makes when it is short? (Pause for responses) Yes! It sounds like 'ah,' just like in the words ‘cat’ and ‘hat.’
Let's look at some examples. (Write ‘cat’, ‘hat’, ‘bat’, and ‘map’ on the whiteboard.) Repeat after me: Cat. (Students repeat) Hat. (Students repeat) Bat. (Students repeat) Map. (Students repeat) Great job, everyone! These are all examples of words that have the short 'a' sound."
"Now, I have some printable cards for each of you. Please take one and write down as many words as you can think of that contain the short 'a' sound. You can use crayons or markers to make your words colorful! I’ll give you about 10 minutes to complete this task. Remember to use the examples we just discussed if you need help. Ready? Go ahead and start writing!"
"Time’s up! Now, I want you to turn to your neighbor and pair up. Share the words you wrote down. If you hear a word that your partner has that you didn’t write, make sure to add it to your card! You have 5 minutes to discuss and help each other find even more words with the short ‘a’ sound. Go!"
"Fantastic sharing, everyone! Now that we’ve used our brains, it’s time to get moving a bit! Stand up and stretch your arms overhead. Let’s reach for the sky! (Lead them in stretching) Now let’s do some quick jumping jacks! Ready? Go! (Lead them in a series of jumping jacks for about 30 seconds) Great job, everyone! Now that we are re-energized, let’s settle back down!"
"Alright, let's gather back together. I would like to collect your cards now. If you haven't finished, that’s okay; we will keep working on it. I’ll walk around and take a look at what you’ve written. As I check, I will give you some feedback. Remember, each word with the short 'a' sound is valuable! (Collect cards and offer positive feedback on various words) Excellent work, class!"
"To wrap up our lesson, let’s recap what we learned today about the short 'a' sound. Can anyone remind me of some words we discussed? (Pause for responses) Yes, wonderful suggestions! The short 'a' sound is in words like ‘cat,’ ‘bat,’ and ‘map.’
I encourage all of you to keep practicing this at home. For your homework, please find five more words that contain the short 'a' sound and write them in your notebooks. We will check them informally, so there’s no need to present them to the class.
Thank you for your hard work today, and I look forward to seeing what you discover! Have a great day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A colorful illustration of a cat} | - Introduction to short 'a' sound |
| - The short 'a' sound sounds like 'ah' | ||
| - Examples: cat, hat, bat, map | ||
| - Students repeat the words | ||
| 2 | {Image: Printable cards with colorful designs} | - Printable card activity |
| - Write words with short 'a' sound | ||
| - Use crayons or markers | ||
| - 10 minutes to complete | ||
| 3 | {Image: Two students discussing} | - Group activity |
| - Pair up and share words | ||
| - Add new words to your card | ||
| - 5 minutes to discuss | ||
| 4 | {Image: Children doing jumping jacks} | - Physical activity break |
| - Stand up and stretch | ||
| - Quick jumping jacks for re-energizing | ||
| 5 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards} | - Sharing and collecting words |
| - Collect cards and provide feedback | ||
| - Importance of each word with short 'a' sound | ||
| 6 | {Image: Students raising hands} | - Conclusion and recap |
| - Recap of new words learned | ||
| - Homework: Find five more words with short 'a' sound | ||
| - Encourage continued practice at home |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What sound does the letter 'a' make when it is short? | |
| Can you give an example of a word that contains the short 'a' sound? | |
| Name three words we discussed that have the short 'a' sound. | |
| What activity did we do to share words with the short 'a' sound? | |
| How many words were students encouraged to write down on their cards? | |
| What physical activity did we do to take a break? | |
| What should you do for homework related to the short 'a' sound? | |
| Why is it important to practice the short 'a' sound at home? |
Can anyone think of a fun rhyme or song that includes words with the short 'a' sound? Share it with us!
If you had to choose an animal that makes the short 'a' sound in its name, which one would you pick, and why?
Imagine you are in a grocery store looking for items that have the short 'a' sound. What five things would you search for?
Think of a word with the short 'a' sound that is not on our list. Can you create a story or a sentence using that word?
If you could invent a new word that includes the short 'a' sound, what would it be, and what would it mean?
Let's rise and shine, it’s time to play,
With simple exercises, let’s start our day!
1. **Stretch and reach, up to the sky,**
Hands up high, let your worries fly!
2. **Jumping jacks, one, two, three,**
Feel the rhythm, move with glee!
3. **March in place, lift those knees,**
Step it out, just as you please!
4. **Side to side, let’s sway and groove,**
Feel the beat, find your move!
5. **Toe touches now, let’s bend and stretch,**
Reach for your toes, feel that fetch!
6. **Spin around, let your body twirl,**
Make the classroom, a dizzy swirl!
7. **Arm circles large, then small,**
Stretch those wings, let’s have a ball!
8. **Take a deep breath, in and out,**
Calm your mind, there’s no doubt!
Now we’ve moved, our bodies feel light,
Let’s settle down and keep our minds bright!