Lesson Plan Title: Introduction to the Initial Sound ‘H’
Objective: Students will be able to identify and write words that begin with the letter ‘H’.
Materials: • Alphabet cards • Chalkboard and chalk • “H” posters or flashcards • Pencils or erasable markers for the students • Worksheets and videos (see resource links below)
Differentiation • Educators may provide students with a modified worksheet • Educators may provide students with alphabet cards to help them make connections between the visual and the sound • Educators may also provide tactile aids for students who need it to make connections
Procedure:
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Introduce the lesson by explaining to students that they will be learning about the letter ‘H’, its sound and its symbol.
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Show students the alphabet card ‘H’ and have them point it out.
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Read aloud the names of pictures that start with ‘H’. Ask students why they think the pictures start with the letter ‘H’.
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Provide worksheets and ask students to write words that start with ‘H’.
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Show the students a “H” poster and/or video that goes over some of the common words that begins with ‘H’. Ask students to find and write down some words from the poster or video.
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Provide students with tactile aids or alphabet cards that have the letter ‘H’ on them. Allow students to explore the letter ‘H’ and point it out on their worksheet.
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Wrap up the lesson and ask the students questions about the lesson to assess their understanding.
Assessment • Educators may check students’ worksheets to monitor their understanding • Educators may administer a quiz at the end of the lesson to assess students’ knowledge
Resource Links: • Video: ‘Letter H’ video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCopf1yManA • Worksheet: “Write Words With the Letter H” – https://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/letter-h.php