Lesson Plan: Vowels for Grade 1 Children

Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Vowels Grade Level: 1st Grade Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify and differentiate between vowels and consonants. 2. Students will be able to recognize and pronounce short vowel sounds. 3. Students will be able to identify and read words with short vowel sounds.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Flashcards with pictures of objects and words - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below) - Assessment sheets (provided below)

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of vowels. 2. Show a few flashcards with pictures of objects and words, and ask the students to identify the words. 3. Explain that today, they will be learning about vowels, which are special letters that make different sounds.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce Vowels (10 minutes): a. Write the vowels (a, e, i, o, u) on the whiteboard or chart paper. b. Explain that vowels are letters that make sounds without any blockage of airflow. c. Pronounce each vowel sound and ask the students to repeat after you. d. Show flashcards with pictures of objects and ask the students to identify the vowel sound in each word.

1. Short Vowel Sounds (15 minutes): a. Explain that vowels can make different sounds, and today they will learn about short vowel sounds. b. Show a video resource explaining short vowel sounds (e.g., “Short Vowels Song” by Have Fun Teaching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zr3KqykT9g). c. Practice pronouncing short vowel sounds together. d. Show flashcards with words containing short vowel sounds and ask students to identify the vowel sound in each word.

2. Reading Short Vowel Words (15 minutes): a. Distribute worksheet resources (e.g., “Short Vowel Words Worksheet” - link: [insert link]). b. Instruct students to read the words on the worksheet and circle the vowel sound they hear. c. Provide assistance and support as needed. d. Review the answers together as a class.

Questioning and Assessment: 1. Throughout the lesson, ask questions to check for understanding, such as: - What are vowels? - Can you give an example of a vowel sound? - How do you know if a word has a short vowel sound? - Can you identify the vowel sound in the word [example]?

1. Use the provided assessment sheets to evaluate students’ understanding of vowels and short vowel sounds.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need additional support: - Provide extra practice with flashcards and words containing short vowel sounds. - Offer one-on-one assistance during the worksheet activity. - Use manipulatives or visual aids to reinforce vowel sounds.

1. For students who need extension activities:
   • Encourage them to write short sentences using words with short vowel sounds.
   • Provide additional worksheets or online resources for independent practice.

Plenary (5 minutes): 1. Review the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the identification and pronunciation of vowels and short vowel sounds. 2. Ask students to share one word they learned today that has a short vowel sound. 3. Summarize the importance of vowels in reading and writing.

Video Resources: 1. “Short Vowels Song” by Have Fun Teaching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zr3KqykT9g

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Short Vowel Words Worksheet” - [insert link]

Assessment Sheets: 1. Vowels and Short Vowel Sounds Assessment Sheet: - [insert assessment questions and answer key]