Here's a sample lesson plan for teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency using principles from the science of reading for kindergarten students:
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify and produce the sounds associated with the letter "m" and read and blend simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words containing the letter "m."
Materials:
- Letter cards (including the letter "m")
- Picture cards of objects starting with the sound /m/
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers
- Student worksheets or letter/sound manipulatives
Procedure:
1. Introduction (5 minutes):
- Gather students in a circle and show them the letter card for "m."
- Ask students if they know the name and sound of the letter.
- Discuss objects that start with the sound /m/ to activate prior knowledge.
2. Phonemic Awareness Activity - Sound Isolation (5 minutes):
- Show students a series of picture cards and ask them to identify the picture that starts with the sound /m/.
- Repeat the activity a few times, allowing students to take turns answering.
3. Phonics Instruction - Letter "m" (10 minutes):
- Write the letter "m" on the whiteboard or chart paper.
- Model how to write the letter "m" and explain its sound.
- Guide students in practicing writing the letter "m" in the air or on mini whiteboards.
- Have students practice saying the sound /m/ and trace the letter "m" using finger tracing or worksheets.
4. Phonics Activity - Letter "m" Sort (10 minutes):
- Display picture cards with different initial sounds, including some starting with the letter "m" and others with different sounds.
- Have the students sort the picture cards into two groups: "starts with /m/" and "does not start with /m/."
- Discuss the sorted cards as a group, emphasizing the words that start with the letter "m."
5. Fluency Practice - CVC Words with /m/ (10 minutes):
- Introduce a CVC word with the letter "m," such as "mat."
- Practice sounding out and blending the word together as a class.
- Provide each student with a CVC word card (e.g., "mat," "man," "met") containing the letter "m."
- Have students take turns reading their words aloud to a partner or in a small group.
6. Wrap-up (5 minutes):
- Review the letter "m" sound and discuss the CVC words students have learned.
- Ask students to share one new word they learned today that starts with the letter "m."
- Provide feedback and reinforce their efforts.
Note: It is important to modify the lesson according to the needs and abilities of your students, and to provide additional support or challenges as necessary.
Comments