Lesson Plan > Lesson 33 > English
Elementary Level (Kinder to Grade 2)
Subject: Phonics, Sight Words, and Writing Review
Alignment with Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B – Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.G – Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words (sight words).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.A – Print all upper- and lowercase letters.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D – Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns.
Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
Identify and read 10-15 grade-level sight words with accuracy.
Practice blending and segmenting phonics sounds in simple words.
Write 3-5 complete sentences using sight words and phonetic spelling.
Materials Needed:
Sight word flashcards (e.g., the, and, see, like, you, my, is, can, we, go)
Whiteboard & markers (or paper and pencils)
Magnetic letters or letter tiles
Printable sight word bingo sheets (optional)
Phonics word list (e.g., cat, dog, sun, pig, hat)
Image Prompt (A colorful picture of a park scene with kids playing—used for a writing activity)
Lesson Activities:
1. Warm-Up: Phonics Review (10 min)
Activity: "Sound Stretching"
Say a CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word (e.g., dog).
Have the student stretch the sounds: /d/ - /o/ - /g/, then blend: dog.
Repeat with 5-7 words.
Extension: Use magnetic letters to build and change words (e.g., cat → bat → sat).
2. Sight Word Practice (15 min)
Game 1: Flashcard Speed Round
Show sight word flashcards one at a time.
Student reads the word aloud quickly.
For incorrect words, practice 3 times before moving on.
Game 2: Sight Word Hopscotch
Write sight words in chalk on the ground (or on paper squares indoors).
Student hops on each word and reads it aloud.
3. Writing Practice (15 min)
Activity: "Picture Prompt Sentences"
Show the park scene image prompt (e.g., kids swinging, a dog running).
Ask: What do you see?
Student writes 3-5 sentences using sight words (e.g., "I see a dog. The sun is hot. We can play.").
Encourage phonetic spelling for new words (e.g., swin for swing).
4. Wrap-Up: Sight Word Bingo (10 min, optional)
Use a simple 3x3 bingo grid with sight words.
Call out words randomly; student marks them.
Celebrate a "Bingo!" win with a sticker or high-five.
Assessment:
Oral: Can the student read sight words with 80% accuracy?
Written: Do sentences include correct sight words and phonetic attempts?
Observational: Does the student blend sounds confidently?
Adaptations:
For Struggling Learners: Focus on 5 sight words at a time; use tactile tracing (e.g., writing in sand).
For Advanced Learners: Add challenge words (e.g., because, where) or write a short story.
Mid Level (Grade 3 to 5)
Subject: Review of Quarter Concepts
Alignment with Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1 – Demonstrate command of grammar conventions (e.g., parts of speech, verb tenses).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2 – Use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1 – Refer to text details when answering questions.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 – Summarize a text’s main idea and details.
Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
Identify and correctly use nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in sentences.
Apply punctuation rules (commas, quotation marks) in writing.
Read a short passage and answer comprehension questions with evidence.
Summarize a text’s key points orally or in writing.
Materials Needed:
Grammar flashcards (parts of speech, punctuation rules)
Whiteboard & markers (or notebook paper)
Short reading passage (fiction or nonfiction, ~1 page)
Highlighters (for text evidence)
Index cards (for games)
Image Prompt (A historical scene or a mysterious landscape—used for creative writing)
Lesson Activities:
1. Warm-Up: Grammar Charades (15 min)
Activity:
Write nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs on index cards (e.g., dinosaur, sprint, colorful, nervously).
Student picks a card and acts it out or draws it while the parent/teacher guesses the word and part of speech.
Extension: Turn it into a timed race—how many can they get in 2 minutes?
2. Punctuation & Sentence Structure Review (15 min)
Game: "Fix the Sentence"
Write 5 incorrect sentences on the whiteboard (e.g., "she said lets go to the park").
Student corrects errors (capitalization, commas, quotes): She said, "Let’s go to the park."
Discuss rules (e.g., commas in compound sentences, dialogue punctuation).
3. Reading Comprehension Practice (20 min)
Activity: "Detective Reading"
Provide a short passage (e.g., a folktale or science article).
Student reads silently, then aloud.
Questions:
Literal: What did the character do when ___?
Inferential: Why do you think ___ happened?
Critical: What’s the main lesson of the story?
Student highlights text evidence for answers.
4. Wrap-Up: Creative Writing Sprint (10 min)
Image Prompt: Show a detailed scene (e.g., an ancient castle or a spaceship cockpit).
Task: Write a 5-sentence paragraph using:
At least 2 adjectives
1 adverb
Correct punctuation
Challenge: Include dialogue with quotation marks.
Assessment:
Grammar: Accuracy in "Fix the Sentence" and charades.
Comprehension: Ability to cite text evidence and summarize.
Writing: Use of conventions and creativity in the sprint.
Adaptations:
For Struggling Learners: Pre-highlight key text details; reduce sentences to correct.
For Advanced Learners: Add a peer-teaching component (student explains a grammar rule) or a longer summary.
High Level (Grade 6 to 8)
Subject: Review and Practice
Alignment with Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1 – Demonstrate command of grammar (phrases, clauses, modifiers).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.2 – Use commas, semicolons, and punctuation for clarity.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 – Write narratives with descriptive details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 – Cite textual evidence to support analysis.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 – Determine theme and objective summaries.
Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
Identify and correct errors in sentence structure (fragments, run-ons, misplaced modifiers).
Apply advanced punctuation (semicolons, dashes) in writing.
Analyze a short text for theme and support inferences with evidence.
Draft a narrative or argumentative paragraph with precise language.
Materials Needed:
Grammar manipulatives (sentence strips, sticky notes for editing).
Whiteboard or digital doc (for collaborative editing).
Short high-interest text (e.g., a suspenseful short story or news article).
Writing prompts (choice of narrative or argumentative).
Image Prompt (A dystopian cityscape or a courtroom scene—sparks debate or storytelling).
Lesson Activities:
1. Grammar Review: "Sentence Surgery" (20 min)
Activity:
Provide 5 sentences with common errors (e.g., fragments, comma splices, dangling modifiers).
Student "diagnoses" the issue and "operates" (edits) using manipulatives.
Example:
Error: Running down the street, the dog chased the mailman. (Dangling modifier)
Fix: As I ran down the street, the dog chased the mailman.
Game Twist: Race against a timer for extra challenge.
2. Writing Workshop: "Punctuation Power-Up" (20 min)
Focus: Semicolons, dashes, and colons.
Student revises a bland paragraph by adding:
1 semicolon (to join related clauses).
1 dash (for emphasis or interruption).
1 colon (to introduce a list or quote).
Example Starter:
The storm was coming we needed supplies food, water, and batteries.Peer Review Option: If working with a sibling/parent, swap and critique.
3. Reading Comprehension: "Text Detective" (20 min)
Activity:
Read a short text (e.g., "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson or a NY Times op-ed).
Discussion Questions:
Analysis: How does the author build tension/argument?
Evidence: Highlight a line that reveals the theme.
Critical Thinking: Is the ending/claim effective? Why?
Optional Graphic Organizer: T-chart for "Text Evidence vs. My Inference."
4. Creative Wrap-Up: "Image Prompt Sprint" (15 min)
Image Prompt: A dramatic scene (e.g., a lone astronaut receiving a mysterious message).
Task Choices (student selects one):
Narrative: Write the next 5 sentences of the story. Focus: Foreshadowing.
Argument: "Should humans explore space?" Claim + 2 pieces of evidence.
Assessment:
Grammar: Accuracy in "Sentence Surgery" edits.
Writing: Use of advanced punctuation and coherence.
Comprehension: Depth of text analysis and evidence citation.
Adaptations:
For Struggling Learners: Pre-annotate the text with guiding questions; provide a punctuation cheat sheet.
For Advanced Learners: Assign a rhetorical analysis (e.g., How does the author use ethos/pathos/logos?).