Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Kindergarten
ELA
Phonological Awareness
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Competency
Letter-sound associations
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Aligned Standards
Reading: Foundational Skills
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Strand
RF.K.2.d
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Vocabulary
Word Launchpad
Determine Starting Letters of Words
Prerequisite Skill
None Assigned
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet
Independent Practice Worksheet Card with the word "mat" for teacher demonstration
Set of picture cards corresponding to words used in the lesson
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Present an example: "Listen to the word 'mat.'" Display a picture of a mat and ask, "Which letter does it start with?" Emphasize the key idea: "Words are made up of sounds." Reinforce the concept that letters represent sounds in words.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Ask a question: "When you write, what do you use to show sounds in a word?" Provide a solution: "Listen to the word 'mat.' It starts with the letter 'm.'"
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Guided Practice
Distribute the Guided Practice Worksheet: Determine Starting Letters of Words. In pairs or groups, students will circle the initial letters of words.
Independent Practice
Distribute the Independent Practice Worksheet: Determine Starting Letters of Words. Students will match words to pictures by identifying and circling the starting letters.
Differentiation
Support
Provide additional support through small group or one-on-one assistance.
Extension
Challenge advanced students by introducing more complex words or incorporating creative writing elements.
Assessment
Assess based on class participation, completion of worksheets, and performance on the exit ticket.
Review and closing
Summarize the importance of identifying starting letters in reading and writing.
Misconceptions
Address confusion by reinforcing the connection between letters and initial sounds in words.