Grade Level/Subject: Kindergarten

Lesson #: Reading 7-2-3

Section One: Identify all standards and objectives
PA Standards
1.1.A. Develop book/print knowledge and conventions.
1.1.C. Discriminate words and sounds
1.1.E. Segment phonemes to form words
1.1.F. Blend sounds to make a spoken word
1.1.G. Develop knowledge of letters and their sounds
Objectives
SWBAT blend /ot/ sounds
Answer comprehension questions for the corresponding read aloud
Section Two: Identify method(s) of assessment and point out use throughout lesson
Pre-assessment: Students demonstrate their ability to identify letters and sounds
Formative assessment: Students blend sounds to form words
Summative assessment: Students have exhibited their ability to blend /ot/ words and
answered the read-aloud questions correctly.
Section Three: Identify the learning activities/instructional strategies and details as to
how the lesson will be carried out
Time Frame:
Lesson Details:
-Set Induction/Anticipatory Set
Lightening Letters and Sounds
-Scaffolded Activities (modeling, guided practice, independent practice, independent
application)
Students will practice blending sounds into words:
Teacher will say the sounds and students will have to blend them to find the word
Going on a word huntwhats this word
/m/ /e/ /n/ (men)
/r/ /o/ /k/ (rock)
/f/ /o/ /ks/ (fox)
/h/ /i/ /l/ (hill)
/k/ /o/ /t/ (cot)
/p/ /a/ /t/ (pat)
/j/ /o/ /g/ (jog)
/h/ /u/ /g/ (hug)
/s/ /o/ /k/ (sock)
/h/ /o/ /t/ (hot)

/s/ /i/ /t/ (sit)

/b/ /a/ /g/ (bag)
/t/ /o/ /p/ (top)
/z/ /i/ /p/ (zip)
/g/ /o/ /t/ (got)
Continue word hunt by blending o-t
Lot, hot, dot, pot, cot, top, tom
Begin writing words on a dry erase board /ot/ words and have them blend it
Have students isolate sounds and identify the letter
-Closure
Read Aloud - Anansi and the Biggest, Sweetest Melon
Before Reading
-Who can tell me what a melon is?
-What do you think the story will be about?
During Reading
-Allow students to predict what will happen through out the story
After Reading
-Why doesnt Anansi grow his own melons?
-Why cant Anansi get out of the melon?
-What makes all the animals anger?
-How does Anansi get out of the melon?
Materials:
Lightening letter flash cards
Dry erase boards
Harcourt Anthology
Special Accommodations:
Section Four: Lesson analysis
1. What went well?
This lesson was much better than my first reading lesson. During the
lesson, I tried to speed up the pace because the content is slightly below
some of my students. They all absolutely enjoy Going on a word
hunt Next, they each received a word they had to read. This is one
area I noticed that some students need improvement. Many of them are
able to say the sounds; however, still struggle with blending the words.
Unfortunately, a large factor affecting them is their language and there is
very little interventions in place to assist this issue.
2. What was learned about planning?

I learned from my previous mistakes and planned out the entire lesson.
Having a list of words, sounds and story questions truly assisted my lesson. I
think the planning prior to the lesson made everything run smoother than
yesterday.
3. What was learned about teaching?
I think the prior planning also assisted my teaching. I felt more confident
and comfortable teaching this content because I had thought out everything.
When I felt lost, I was able to quickly grab my plans and refocus.
4. What did my students learned? How do I know they learned?
I think many students felt more confident about their ability to read. Even
though it took them longer than other students, I could see the excitement when
they realized they read a word. The read aloud was another great aspect of the
lesson. I think it is a quality story for any age. At times, I found myself enjoying
the story more than some of the students. I tried to embellish the story by adding
inflection to my voice. I notice many of them understood and enjoy the story
through their responses during and after the read-aloud. I really enjoyed hearing
their predictions about this particular story.
5. What improvements will I make in an effort to be more effective with this
particular class of students?
There arent many improvements I would make for this lesson. I think I
can always improve my reading fluency for read alouds. It will help them
comprehend more and understand how to actually read. To do so, I plan to
practice reading the stories more prior to the lesson. I think I could also improve
my pronunciation of sounds. This is the first year I have had to know sounds and
blends since I was young. I find it even more important for me to pronounce
every thing clearly and correctly because many of them are still learning.
Children mimic adults; therefore, I want to ensure I am a good example for all of
them.