Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
First
ELA
Phonological Awareness
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Competency
Blending and segmenting
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Aligned Standards
Reading: Foundational Skills
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Strand
RF.1.2.b
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Vocabulary
- Blend: To combine sounds smoothly to form a word.
- Sound: A noise made by letters or combinations of letters.
- Word: A unit of language made up of sounds.
Sound Fusion
Blend Sounds Together to Make a Word
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- Audio clips of individual sounds
- Flashcards with letters and pictures
- TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Blending Sounds
- Whiteboard and markers
- Interactive sound blending app or tool (optional)
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand that words are made up of individual sounds.
- Students will be able to blend individual sounds to form words.
- Students will be able to write words by combining sounds.
Introduction
Begin by explaining that words are made up of sounds, and just like putting puzzle pieces together, we can blend sounds to make words. Show an example using the word "cat." Say each sound slowly: /c/, /a/, /t/. Then blend the sounds together to say "cat."
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Explain the concept of blending sounds with clear examples. Write the letters "p," "a," and "t" on the board. Say each sound separately, then blend them together to say "pat." Repeat with a few more examples: "dog" (/d/, /o/, /g/), "run" (/r/, /u/, /n/). Emphasize that blending sounds is like putting the pieces of a word puzzle together.
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Guided Practice
Hand out the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Blending Sounds. Work through the first few problems together as a class. For example, if the worksheet shows the letters "b," "a," and "t," say each sound with the class and then blend them to say "bat." Use flashcards and audio clips to support the practice.
Independent Practice
Have students complete the remaining problems in the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack independently. Encourage them to say each sound out loud before blending them together to form the word.
Differentiation
Support
- Use visual aids like flashcards to help students who struggle with auditory processing.
- Provide one-on-one support for students who need extra help blending sounds.
Extension
- Challenge advanced students with longer words to blend, such as "plant" or "stamp."
- Incorporate a fun activity where students create their own flashcards with blended words.
Assessment
Use the specific Assessment worksheets from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack to evaluate students' ability to blend sounds. Observe their ability to independently blend sounds and write the corresponding words.
Review and closing
Summarize the key points of the lesson. Remind students that blending sounds helps us read and write words. Address any common misconceptions, such as confusing similar sounds. Allow students to ask questions and share what they learned.
Misconceptions
- Confusing similar sounds: Ensure students can distinguish between sounds like /b/ and /d/.
- Skipping sounds: Emphasize the importance of including every sound in the word.