Lesson Plan: Introduction to Digraphs
Grade Level: 2nd Grade Subject: Language Arts Duration: 45 minutes
Objectives: 1. Students will be able to define and identify digraphs. 2. Students will be able to recognize and pronounce words with common digraphs. 3. Students will be able to use digraphs to decode and spell words.
Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers or chalk - Word cards with digraphs (e.g., sh, ch, th, wh) - Picture cards with words containing digraphs - Individual whiteboards or paper - Pencils or markers
Procedure:
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a digraph is. Allow a few responses.
- Explain that a digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound.
- Write the word “ship” on the board and ask students to identify the two letters that make the “sh” sound.
- Write the word “chat” on the board and ask students to identify the two letters that make the “ch” sound.
- Explain that today, they will be learning about different digraphs and how they can help us read and spell words.
- Digraph Exploration (15 minutes):
- Show the students a set of word cards with different digraphs (e.g., sh, ch, th, wh).
- Explain that you will say a word, and they need to listen for the digraph sound and raise the card with the corresponding digraph.
- Begin by saying a word that contains a digraph (e.g., “ship”). Allow students to raise the correct card.
- Repeat this activity with several more words, allowing students to practice identifying the digraphs.
- Provide explanations and examples for each digraph as you go along.
- Digraph Picture Match (10 minutes):
- Show the students a set of picture cards with words containing digraphs.
- Explain that they need to match each picture card with the correct word card that contains the corresponding digraph.
- Model the activity by matching one picture card with its corresponding word card on the board.
- Distribute the picture and word cards to the students and allow them to work individually or in pairs to complete the matching activity.
- Monitor their progress and provide assistance as needed.
- Digraph Word Building (10 minutes):
- Explain to the students that they will now practice using digraphs to build words.
- Show them a word card with a digraph (e.g., “shop”).
- Ask the students to write the word on their individual whiteboards or paper, paying attention to the digraph sound.
- Repeat this activity with several more words, allowing students to practice decoding and spelling words with digraphs.
- Encourage students to share their answers and discuss any challenges they faced.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Review the concept of digraphs and ask students to share what they have learned.
- Summarize the importance of digraphs in reading and spelling words correctly.
- Provide positive feedback and praise for their participation and effort during the lesson.
Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the digraph exploration and picture match activities. - Review students’ word building responses to assess their understanding of digraphs. - Provide individual feedback and support as needed.