Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Kindergarten
ELA
Print Concepts
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Competency
Letter identification
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Aligned Standards
Reading: Foundational Skills
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Strand
RF.K.1.d
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Vocabulary
Letter Quest
Find All of the Often Confused Letters
Prerequisite Skill
None Assigned
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet: Find All of the Often Confused Letters
Independent Practice Worksheet: Find All of the Often Confused Letters
Large visuals of frequently confused letters: b, d, p, q, h, u, i, l, m, n
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Start the lesson by explaining to students that some letters look similar, and it's crucial to be attentive when reading and writing them. Introduce the concept of distinguishing between frequently confused letters.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Learn with an Example: Ask the question: "Listen to the word I read aloud. Then, find the letter." Introduce the key idea that certain letters look alike. Model with examples: "When you read, the back of the b comes first." "When you read, the dot in the d comes first."
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Guided Practice
Distribute the Guided Practice Worksheet: Find All of the Often Confused Letters. Use the visuals to guide students in circling all the frequently confused letters on the worksheet. This can be done in pairs or small groups.
Independent Practice
Distribute the Independent Practice Worksheet: Find All of the Often Confused Letters. Have students independently circle all the frequently confused letters. Monitor and assess for misconceptions, intervening as needed.
Differentiation
Support
Offer one-on-one support for students struggling with letter discrimination. Provide extra visuals for continued practice.
Extension
Introduce more sets of frequently confused letters. Have students create their own visuals to share with peers.
Assessment
Assess student understanding through observations during guided and independent practice, as well as the exit ticket.
Review and closing
Summarize the importance of paying attention to details when reading and writing, especially with frequently confused letters.
Misconceptions
Some students may still struggle with differentiating certain letters. Reinforce concepts through repeated practice and additional examples.