| 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 | Short o |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| 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 |
Grade 1
Reading
Short o
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the following standards:
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Short o Sound | 5 min | Introduce the concept of the short o sound using examples. Engage students by asking them to repeat after the teacher. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 10 min | Split the class into pairs to practice saying short o words. Use a list of short o words for reference. |
| 3 | Printable Card Distribution | 5 min | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain the purpose of the cards and how they will fill them in during the lesson. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 min | Students fill out their cards with words that contain the short o sound, as you provide examples. |
| 5 | Random Checking | 3 min | Collect or randomly check the cards to assess understanding. Provide feedback to students. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 min | Explain the homework assignment to the students without requiring them to present in front of the class. |
"Good morning, class! Today we are going to learn about a very important sound – the short 'o' sound. Can anyone tell me what sound we make when we say the letter 'o'? That's right! It sounds like 'ah' as in 'hot' or 'dog'. Let's try it together. Repeat after me: 'o'... Fantastic! Now let’s say it a bit louder: 'O'! Good job!
Can anyone think of some words that have the short 'o' sound? Yes, 'pot', 'log', and 'top' are perfect examples! Now, let’s listen and repeat after me a few more times: 'pot', 'log', 'top'. Great! You're all doing wonderfully!"
"Now let's have some fun! I want you to turn to a partner and practice saying some short 'o' words together. I'm going to hand out a list of words so you can look at them while you practice. Remember, say them out loud and help each other out if you get stuck. Let’s take 10 minutes for this activity. Ready, set, go!"
"Alright, everyone! I have something special for you. Each of you is going to get a printable card. This card will help you practice the short 'o' sound. Please take one card and look at it.
On this card, you will write words that have the short 'o' sound. Listen closely because we’re going to fill it out later during guided practice.
Make sure to keep your cards safe and hold onto them for just a moment while we move on!"
"Now that everyone has their cards, let's fill them out together! I’ll call out some words, and I want you to write them down on your cards if they have the short 'o' sound. Ready?
The first word is 'hot'. Can you all say 'hot'? Great! Write down 'hot' on your card. Next up is 'cat'. Does that have the short 'o' sound? No, it doesn't. Keep that in mind!
Let’s try 'fox'... Yes, that has the short 'o' sound! Write down 'fox'. Excellent job! Let's do a few more together: 'mop', 'sun', and 'hop'. Good work, everyone!"
"Now, I’d like to check your cards randomly to see what words you've written. Please raise your card if I call your name, and I will take a quick look. As I check, I’ll give you feedback on your words.
This is to help ensure you understand the short 'o' sound correctly. Don't worry; just show me what you've got!
Okay, let’s see… [call on students one by one]. Fantastic work, everyone! I’m proud of how you’re all identifying these words!"
"To wrap up our lesson, I have a homework assignment for you! I want you to find five more words that have the short 'o' sound at home or in your reading and write them down.
You can ask someone in your family to help you if you need it. This is just for you to practice and become even better at recognizing that sound. Remember, you won’t have to present this in class, so you can keep it to yourself.
Got it? Great!"
"Before we finish, let’s quickly summarize what we learned today. We talked about the short 'o' sound, practiced saying it, worked with our cards to find short 'o' words, and you all did a wonderful job checking each other’s understanding.
I encourage all of you to practice the short 'o' sound at home using your homework assignment! Keep up the great work, and I can’t wait to see what words you come up with. Have a great rest of your day, everyone!"
What sound does the letter 'o' make when we pronounce it as a short vowel? Write an example word that contains the short 'o' sound.
List at least three words that you practiced in class that contain the short 'o' sound.
Write down five additional words that have the short 'o' sound that you found at home or in your reading.
Explain why the word 'cat' does not have the short 'o' sound, using an example of a word that does.
During the guided practice, which words did we write down together that contain the short 'o' sound? List them.
Practicing the short 'o' sound is important for reading. Why do you think it’s useful to recognize short vowel sounds like 'o'?
Discuss with a family member the short 'o' words you found in your reading. Can they think of any more short 'o' words? Write down any new words they suggest.
Remember the card you filled out in class? Reflect on your experience using it to identify the short 'o' sound. What was easy? What was challenging?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What sound does the letter 'o' make in the short 'o' sound? | |
| Can you give three examples of words that contain the short 'o' sound? | |
| How do you pronounce the word 'hot'? | |
| Which of the following words has the short 'o' sound: 'cat' or 'fox'? | |
| Name a word that rhymes with 'mop' that has the short 'o' sound. | |
| What activity did we do in pairs during the lesson? | |
| How many words were you asked to find for homework? | |
| Why is it important to be able to identify the short 'o' sound? | |
| What did we use to help us practice the short 'o' sound during guided practice? | |
| What feedback did you receive when your card was checked? |