Lesson Plan: Exploring the Letter Ff

Title: Fantastic Ff

Learning Intention: To recognize and identify the letter Ff and its sound in words.

Success Criteria: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify the letter Ff in words and correctly pronounce its sound.

Introduction: - Begin by showing the students a picture of the letter Ff and ask if anyone knows what letter it is. - Explain that today we will be learning about the letter Ff and the sound it makes.

Main Part: - Introduce the letter Ff and its sound to the students, using examples of words that start with Ff such as “fish” and “frog.” - Engage the students in a discussion about other words that start with Ff and encourage them to think of their own examples. - Provide the students with worksheets or activities where they can practice writing the letter Ff and identifying words that start with Ff.

Plenary: - Review the letter Ff and its sound with the students, asking them to share some of the words they learned that start with Ff. - Have students participate in a quick game or activity where they have to identify words that start with Ff.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids for students who may struggle with identifying the letter Ff. - Offer additional support for students who need extra help with writing the letter Ff.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students as they participate in the activities and worksheets. - Use flashcards or word cards to assess students’ ability to identify words that start with Ff.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How does the letter Ff sound different from other letters? 2. Can you think of any words that have the letter Ff in the middle or at the end? (Analyzing) 3. Why do you think the letter Ff is important in the English language? (Evaluating)