Title: Exploring Short Vowel “O”

Grade Level: 1st Grade

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and differentiate short vowel “o” sounds in words. - Students will practice reading and writing words with short vowel “o” sounds. - Students will develop phonemic awareness and improve their reading skills.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Picture cards with words containing short vowel “o” sounds (e.g., dog, pot, box, top, etc.) - Letter cards (o, d, g, p, t, b, x)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a vowel is and if they can name any vowels.
   • Explain that today, we will be focusing on the short vowel “o” sound.
   • Write the letter “o” on the board and pronounce it together as a class.
2. Phonemic Awareness Activity (10 minutes):
   • Show the picture cards with words containing short vowel “o” sounds one by one.
   • Ask students to listen carefully and identify the words that have the short vowel “o” sound.
   • Encourage students to raise their hands and share their answers.
   • Repeat the words and emphasize the short vowel “o” sound.
3. Word Building Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute the letter cards to each student.
   • Explain that they will be building words with the letter cards to create words with the short vowel “o” sound.
   • Model an example by using the letter cards to create the word “dog.”
   • Ask students to create words using the letter cards, such as “pot,” “box,” “top,” etc.
   • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and support as needed.
4. Reading and Writing Activity (15 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a worksheet or a piece of paper divided into two columns.
   • In the first column, write a list of words containing short vowel “o” sounds (e.g., dog, pot, box, top, etc.).
   • In the second column, leave space for students to write the corresponding word.
   • Instruct students to read the word in the first column and write it in the second column.
   • Encourage students to sound out the words and use their phonics skills.
5. Wrap-up and Review (5 minutes):
   • Gather the students together and review the short vowel “o” sound.
   • Ask students to share some of the words they wrote during the activity.
   • Play a quick game of “I Spy” where students take turns describing objects in the classroom that have the short vowel “o” sound.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the activities. - Review students’ completed worksheets or written word lists to assess their understanding of short vowel “o” words. - Conduct one-on-one or small group assessments where students read and pronounce short vowel “o” words.

Extension Activity: - Provide students with short vowel “o” word flashcards and encourage them to practice reading and spelling the words at home. - Create a short vowel “o” word scavenger hunt where students search for objects or pictures that have the short vowel “o” sound.