Week 6 - Assignment 3

Malka Wallerstein

Grade Level 1

Phonics and vowels

Length of the lesson 45 minutes

Central focus Phonics and vowel recognition

Knowledge of students to inform teaching (prior knowledge/prerequisite skills and personal/cultural/community assets) Students are familiar with the different vowels and the sounds they make. Students know that every word needs a vowel.

Common Core State Standards (List the number and text of the standard. If only a portion of a standard is being addressed, then only list the relevant part[s].) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.A Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Support literacy development through language (academic language) Recognize and differentiate the impact vowels have on word pronunciation.

Learning objectives Students will be able to pronounce all 5 vowels correctly Students will understand that vowels can change the meaning of words even if the same consonants remain. Students can write their own words with the same consonants yet switch the vowel to create a new word.

Formal and informal assessment (including type[s] of assessment and what is being assessed) Students will show their understanding by completing a worksheet on the different vowels. The teacher will have students record themselves saying the vowels and their sounds.

Instructional procedure: the teacher will begin with a short video clip introducing vowels and their function. Next the teacher will read aloud a tumble ebook that stresses the importance of vowels, especially when you have the same consonants. Students will then have a guided discussion on the different vowel sounds. Students will be paired in groups of two and will come up with 2 words using the same consonants yet different vowels thereby creating a new word. Students will type up their words and add graphics the teacher will print out their work and they will present it to the class.

Instructional resources Smart board for video clip Computer Printer

Reflection My lesson uses differentiated instruction so each student get the chance to learn. Students also are paired for the last activity which helps learn from your pairs. I would maybe add a game of vowels to make the lesson more exciting and as a good review.