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
Sound Twins
Match Words with the Same Starting Sounds
Prerequisite Skill
None Assigned
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet
Independent Practice Worksheet
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Introduce Sam the seal who loves things starting with 's.' Present pictures of a sock and a car. Ask, "Which item starts with the 's' sound?" (Sock)
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Emphasize the key idea that words with the same starting sound can be matched. Reinforce with the example: "Sam likes sock, not car."
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Guided Practice
Distribute the guided practice worksheet "Match Words with the Same Starting Sounds." Students, in pairs or groups, circle words sharing the same initial sound.
Independent Practice
Provide the independent practice worksheet "Match Words with the Same Starting Sounds." Students match words to pictures, focusing on the initial sounds.
Differentiation
Support
Offer additional support by reviewing initial sounds and providing extra practice.
Extension
Challenge advanced students with extension activities like creating their own word pairs.
Assessment
Evaluate based on completion of guided and independent practice worksheets and performance in the exit ticket.
Review and closing
Summarize the importance of recognizing and matching words with the same starting sounds.
Misconceptions
Address confusion by revisiting examples and providing additional practice opportunities.