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Goal 1

The learner will develop and apply enabling strategies to read and write.

Objective 1.02

Develop phonemic awareness and knowledge of alphabetic principle:

demonstrate understanding that spoken language is a sequence of identifiable speech sounds.
demonstrate understanding that the sequence of letters in the written word represents the sequence of sounds in the spoken word.
demonstrate understanding of the sounds of letters and understanding that words begin and end alike (onsets and rimes).

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Word recognition strategies using nursery rhymes: This lesson from ReadWriteThink uses familiar nursery rhymes to draw attention to words that end with the same letters. Kindergarten and first-grade students are encouraged to create word family lists and compare them to words in different word families. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Whole-to-parts phonics instruction: Teaching letter-sound correspondences: This lesson from ReadWriteThink uses whole-to-parts phonics instruction as an approach to beginning reading. Letter-sound correspondences are taught within a meaningful context, and in an explicit, systematic, and extensive manner. This lesson uses onset-rime... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

What's in a Name? Teaching Concepts of Letter and Word: The purpose of this lesson from ReadWriteThink is to help kindergarten children understand the concepts of letter and word by using their names as a starting point. Ideas will also be given to help assess student progress in becoming readers and writers.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Using songwriting to build awareness of beginning letter sounds: In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students begin by singing a song to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Kindergartners identify and learn letter names and beginning consonant sounds. First graders extend the activity by creating new verses... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Using repetition and picture cues to foster independent young readers: This lesson from ReadWriteThink invites kindergartners to share their knowledge of letters and sounds in a large group setting and gives teachers an opportunity to assess student's knowledge in this area. Each student contributes a page to make a classroom... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Using Folk Tales: Vowel Influences on the Letter "G": In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students are introduced to the irregular spelling pattern of hard and soft g at the beginning of words, using the folk tale genre. Students use the Internet to find and categorize animal names that begin with the letter... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Teaching short vowel discrimination using Dr. Seuss rhymes: The study of common rimes, or word families, is vital to students' early reading and writing skills. Through the contrast of short vowel patterns, this ReadWriteThink lesson supports first- and second-grade students' use of analogy to apply their knowledge... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Student of the day: Create sound/letter understanding with names: This lesson from ReadWritethink uses students' names and other concrete words to teach the conventions and terminology of print. Kindergarten and first-grade students explore each other's names, making comparisons between initial sounds, ending sounds,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Shared poetry reading: Teaching print concepts, rhyme, and vocabulary: Students study vocabulary, one-to-one matching, left-to-right directionality, and awareness of rhyme in reading using a shared exploration of a poem that includes peer interaction, hands-on experience with print, and a collaborative examination of new and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Reading everywhere with Dr. Seuss: The purpose of this ReadWriteThink lesson is to help students see places where they can read and enjoy books, such as on a trip to Grandma's, at the pool, or at the doctor's office. As they create a book modeled on the rhythm and rhyme of Green Eggs... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Poetry portfolios: Using poetry to teach reading and writing: Students learn to read and write when they have an active interest in what they are reading and writing about. This ReadWriteThink lesson supports students' exploration of language and writing skills as they read and dissect poetry. Through a weekly poem,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Playing Name Bingo with "Chrysanthemum": In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students will listen to Chrysanthemum and discuss the importance of a name. This get-to-know-you activity gives every student a chance to be in the spotlight as they participate in the Name Bingo Game. In... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Play with words: Rhyme & verse: Children of all ages enjoy listening to bouncy rhythms and reciting catchy rhymes. In this lesson, students will use their senses to experience poetry. Students will listen to poems and rhymes, clap out syllables, and sing along with familiar tunes. They... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ESITEment

Phonics Through Literature: Learning About the Letter "M": Phonics is an important part of literacy instruction that can be taught within the context of reading children's literature. This ReadWriteThink lesson incorporates the use of children's literature, in addition to various learning centers and activities... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Phonics in context: In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, teachers choose literature that contains the necessary phonics elements for instruction, then plan before, during, and after activities for read-aloud or shared reading experiences. Careful and ongoing assessment of students'... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Phonic Generalizations in "Chrysanthemum": This ReadWriteThink lesson uses an active, hands-on activity to teach students how to determine the common and alternative sounds for specific vowel combinations. Authentic literature provides an excellent framework for teaching decoding and spelling. The... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Phoneme isolation: Building phonemic awareness: In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students engage in games and chants to identify beginning and ending phonemes. Students will match objects with the same beginning or ending sound, identify whether a given sound occurs at the beginning or ending of a... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Name talk: Exploring letter-sound knowledge in the primary classroom: This lesson from ReadWriteThink invites primary students to share their letter/sound knowledge in a small group and gives teachers an opportunity to assess knowledge in a meaningful context. Working with name cards, students share observations about their... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Letter recognition and sound identification: This lesson, from ReadWriteThink, covers the basics of letter recognition. Students will apply their knowledge of letters and letter sounds as they identify pictures in an attractively illustrated alphabet book. Students have the opportunity to practice... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Learning centers: From shared to independent practice: To become proficient at any skill, hands-on practice is necessary. This ReadWriteThink lesson provides a framework for using a shared reading experience to introduce independent literacy learning centers. Teaching students to work independently is critical... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

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