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Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Decoding
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Fun with Decoding: Magical Word Adventure

Introduction: Unlocking Word Doors

Hello, young readers! Are you ready for a magical adventure? Today, we’re going to become word wizards and unlock the secrets of decoding. Decoding means figuring out the words we see, and with a little bit of magic (and some practice), we can make those words come alive!

Icebreaker: The Magic Word Box

1. Materials Needed:

   • A small box or bag
   • A few mystery words written on slips of paper (words made up of simple phonetic sounds, e.g., cat, dog, sun, hop)

2. Activity Steps:

   • Introduction: Start the lesson by showing the class a mysterious box. Tell them that inside this box are some magic words that need to be opened!
   • Guessing Game: Each student will take turns reaching into the box and pulling out a slip of paper with a word on it, but they can’t peek just yet!
   • Decoding Challenge: Once they have the word, ask them to sound it out slowly, piece by piece. Help them blend the sounds together to say the whole word. For example: “C-A-T spells ‘cat’!”
   • Celebration: Every time a student decodes a word correctly, everyone can cheer and clap like a magical spell has been cast!

Connecting the Adventure

As we decode these magical words together, we’ll learn how each letter works its magic when we combine sounds. You’ll become expert word wizards in no time!

Transitioning into Reading

Now that we’ve unlocked some words, let’s gather around as a group and read a special story where these words might appear. Keep your eyes peeled for your magical words—can you spot them while we read?

Remember, every time we decode a word, we’re opening a door to a wonderful new world of stories! Let’s dive in!

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Now, let’s get started with our word adventure!