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1st Grade  Lesson 15 minutes

"Vowel Voyage: Phonics Fun Adventure!"

Jessica S
RF.1.3
RF.1.2
RF.1.4
Productive Collaborator
Critical Thinker
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Purpose

This lesson aims to deepen students' understanding of phonics by engaging them in interactive activities that explore short vowel sounds and CVC word structures. Through hands-on projects like the 'Mystery Word Hunt' and 'Word Change Challenge,' students will collaboratively investigate how altering letters in words affects pronunciation and meaning. The lesson fosters critical thinking and collaboration, encouraging students to reflect on their learning in their 'Sound Detective Journal' and share insights with peers.

Learning goals

Students will develop phonics and word analysis skills by exploring short vowel sounds and CVC words through interactive activities. They will engage in collaborative and critical thinking tasks, such as the Sound Scavenger Hunt and Word Change Challenge, to deepen their understanding of how sounds and letters form words. Through reflection in their Sound Detective Journals, students will enhance their ability to decode words and understand the impact of letter changes on pronunciation and meaning.
Standards
  • [Kentucky] RF.1.3 - Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
  • [Kentucky] RF.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds (phonemes).
  • [Kentucky] RF.1.4 - Read fluently (accuracy, speed and prosody) on grade-level to support comprehension.
Competencies
  • Productive Collaborator - Engages with others to achieve a common goal through building positive relationships, actively listening, showing empathy, and making individual contributions to a larger group.
  • Critical Thinker - Thinks deeply and makes informed decisions to create solutions or new understanding supported by relevant and reliable evidence.
  • Empowered Learner - Demonstrates mastery and application of academic competencies. Develops the skills and dispositions to persist through difficulties and plan for a future of self-improvement.

Products

Students will create individual 'Sound Detective Journals' to document their exploration of CVC words and reflect on sound-letter relationships. They will also contribute to a class 'Sound Detective Journal' exhibition, showcasing their favorite word discoveries and insights. Additionally, students will collaboratively build a 'Word Transformation Wall' featuring their word chains and reflections, encouraging peer feedback and discussion.

Launch

Begin with a 'Mystery Word Hunt' where students receive clues about hidden CVC words around the classroom. As they solve the clues, they will uncover the words and reflect on the connection between each word's sound and meaning. This interactive activity will engage students and set the stage for exploring phonics skills through discovery and collaboration.

Exhibition

Students will showcase their 'Sound Detective Journals' in a classroom exhibition, where each student presents their favorite word discoveries and reflections on letter changes. Parents and peers can visit the exhibition, engaging with students to discuss the phonics skills demonstrated in their journals. The exhibition will also feature a 'Word Transformation Station' feedback wall, allowing students to display their word transformation logs and receive comments from classmates on their phonics exploration.