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Beginning to Read
Young scholars explore the short /u/ sound. They practice making the sound, noticing how their mouths move to make it. They recite tongue twisters with short /u/ words and use letterboxes to spell 'u' words. They identify short /u/ words...
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"Ahhh" Says the Doc
Pupils complete a variety of activities as they explore/review the letter 'o' as it makes the short /o/ sound. They recite short /o/ tongue twisters, practice writing 'o' words using letterboxes, and listen to stories, identifying words...
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Buh! and Duh!
Students examine the difference between the sounds that b and d make, and examine the difference in how they look when written. They repeat the sounds using tongue twisters that the teacher presents. Next, the write the letters on sticky...
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Juggling Bugs
Students examine the letter 'u'. Through instruction and modeling they explore the sound the letter makes, how the letter is written, words that contain the letter, etc. They say tongue twisters with the /u/ sound in them. They listen to...
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Jake Makes Cake
Students distinguish between short vowel a and long vowel a. They are introduced to the vowel-consonant-e pattern that changes short vowel sounds into long vowel sounds. They practice changing words to long vowel sounds by adding an...
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Chirping Chickens
First graders study the /ch/ diagraph using a tongue twister which they listen to and recite. Next, they use Elkonin letterboxes to make words with the /ch/diagraph. They listen to Jean Luc-Fromental's, "Broadway Chicken" twice, the...
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Buh, Buh, Buh B!!
Students complete a variety of activities related to the letter "B." As a class they recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letter "B." Students identify the words in the poem that contain the /b/ sound and draw a picture of...
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Olly Olly Oxenfree
Students review short vowel sounds. They complete a variety of activities as they discover how to say the short /o/ sound, write the letter 'o', and pronounce words with the short /o/ sound. They read stories with short /o/ words in them.
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Around the World with Bud the Sub
First graders review the recently taught vowel /o/. They then form the sound for /u/ telling whether it is a closed or open vowel sound and repeat it several times together. They practice a /u/ tongue twister saying it together and...
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Open Up and Say /o/
First graders listen to a variety of words to see if they can recognize the /o/ sound. They use letterboxes and letters discovering that each mouth moves gets its own box practicing forming words with the /o/ vowel sound. They then read...
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When A Says Its Name
Students are introduced to the concept of vowel digraphs. They identify the digraph /ai/ in spoken language. After a brief discussion, students apply the rule for reading and spelling words containing the /ai/ digraph by playing word bingo.
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Things That Make You Say Aaaa!
Pupils discuss how to identify the a=/a/ in spoken words. They discuss a meaningful representation for the sound and a letter symbol. They identify the /a/ sound in words. Students read a story and blink their eyes when they hear the /a/...
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Chugga, Chugga, Choo Chooooooo!
Students complete a variety of activities related to the /ch/ sound. As a class they read and recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letters ch. Students then listen to pairs of words and identify the word that contains the...
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Alphabets And More Alphabets
Students identify and phonetically pronounce the letters in the alphabet. They participate in a letter identification game, and play musical letters. Students then listen to the book "Alphabet Family" and discuss their favorite words...
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Choo Choo Train
First graders study the sound and spelling of the /ch/ digraph. They repeat words containing the "ch" before making words using their Elkonin letterboxes and letter manipulatives. Next, they clap each time they hear the "ch" digraph...
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Learning to Read With Superman Speed
Students practice techniques to become more fluent readers by reading more proficiently and with faster speed. They stress mastery of the d=/d/, e=/e/ and de=/de/ sounds in spoken and written words. The book, "John Henry," by Julius...
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"An Icky Sticky Mess"
Students practice a hand motion to help them remember the short vowel sound of I. They answer a variety of questions focusing on the vowel sound. They repeat a tongue twister with the repetitive sound of I. They practice writing the...
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Letter Recognition and Sound Review
Students practice the sounds of the letters A-L. For this literacy lesson, the teacher demonstrates the letter sounds, then the students practice and complete a worksheet to demonstrate understanding.
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Spelling Practice: ow and ou Words
Fifth graders complete activities for ou and ow words. In this ou/ow words lesson plan, 5th graders practice ou and ow words by completing the 'instant activity.' Students complete a crossword puzzle activity for ou and ow words.
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Here's an Instant Activity for November 5, 2001
Third graders practice spelling ou words. In this phonics and spelling lesson, 3rd graders brainstorm words using the 'ou' spelling pattern. Students review compound words and brainstorm compounds words. Students complete the 'instant...
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What words sound like rice?
Students experiment with sounds of words. In this word comparison lesson plan, students complete a series of games to assist them in hearing and sounding out the letters in the word rice. Students use this information to find or think...
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Introduce /S/
Students determine when the letter s has been pointed out by the teacher and say its sound. In this phonics lesson, students learn the "s" sound and practice saying words beginning with the letter.
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Build Fluency /M/
Students determine whether letters shown on cards are "m" or "not m" as the teacher displays each. In this phonics lesson, students continue identifying the letter m at as face pace as possible as the teacher moves through the stack of...
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Introduce /V/
Students are introduced to the letter "V" and its sound. In this letter "V" lesson, students practice saying the sound made by the letter "V" and touch their throats to make sure their voice boxes are on track. Students then review 12...