Lesson Plan Template
-
Grade
-
Subject
-
Section
Kindergarten
ELA
Phonics and Word Recognition
-
Competency
Letter-sound associations
-
Aligned Standards
Reading: Foundational Skills
-
Strand
RF.K.3.a
-
Vocabulary
Consonant Connections
Match Letters to Consonant Sounds
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet
Independent Practice Worksheet
Large cards (d, h, f) for introduction.
Additional cards (a, t, p) for modeling.
Card with the word "dog" for demonstration.
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Begin by engaging students in a brief discussion about the importance of sounds in words. Introduce the concept that when we write, we use letters to represent the sounds in a word, and when we read, we sound out the letters in a word. Display three letter cards (d, h, f) and say the name of each letter. Ask students, "Which letter makes the /d/ sound?" Emphasize the key idea: "Words are made up of sounds." Present an example: "The letter 'd' makes the sound you heard in the word 'dog.'"
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Present a question to the class, such as "What are words made of?" to initiate discussion. Show three letter cards (e.g., a, t, p) and ask students to identify the sound each letter makes. Use the key idea to reinforce the concept that letters represent sounds in words. Model the process of matching a letter to its consonant sound with an example word (e.g., cat).
Related Products
No Products are Available
Guided Practice
Distribute the Guided Practice Worksheet: Match Letters to Consonant Sounds. In pairs or groups, students will circle the letters that match the consonant sounds provided.
Independent Practice
Distribute the Independent Practice Worksheet: Match Letters to Consonant Sounds. Students will match the given letters to the corresponding consonant sounds and then match those sounds to the appropriate pictures.
Differentiation
Support
Offer additional support to students who may be struggling with the concept through small group or one-on-one assistance.
Extension
Challenge advanced students by introducing more complex words or incorporating a creative writing element.
Assessment
Assess students based on their participation in class discussions, completion of the guided and independent practice worksheets, and performance on the exit ticket.
Review and closing
Summarize the main points of the lesson and remind students of the importance of matching letters to consonant sounds in reading and writing.
Misconceptions
Address any confusion students may have regarding the relationship between letters and sounds. Reinforce the idea that letters represent specific sounds in words.