Blending, Segmenting, Spelling, and Reading Simple Sentences Letter Work Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Kindergarten Lesson Plan – First Term Week 3

Subject: English (Letter Work)

Class: Kindergarten

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 4-5 years

Topic: Blending, Segmenting, Spelling, and Reading Simple Sentences

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Produce the sounds treated.
2. Pronounce two-letter words.
3. Read simple sentences.
4. Write short sentences.

Key Words

• Blending
• Segmenting
• Spelling
• Simple Sentences

Set Induction

• The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a simple song about letters and words.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils are familiar with blending two-letter words from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Charts: Displaying two-letter words and simple sentences.
• Flashcards: For visual aids in reading and spelling.
• Audio Visual Resources: Video on blending and reading sentences (e.g., https://youtu.be/5H6).

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss with pupils the two-letter words they have learned.
• Revise blending and reading two-letter words.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration: Working in pairs to read and write sentences.
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Segmenting words to understand how sentences are formed.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten

Instructional Materials

• Word cards
• Sentence strips
• Movable letters of the alphabet

Lesson Content

Explanation of the Topic

1. Blending and Segmenting:
   • Combine sounds to form two-letter words.
   • Segment words into individual sounds.
2. Reading Simple Sentences:
   • “We go up.”
   • “Do we go up?”
3. Spelling and Writing Short Sentences:
   • Practice spelling two-letter words.
   • Write simple sentences.

Examples:

• Two-letter words: an, as, at, if, in, is, it, of, on, or, ox, up, us
• Simple sentences: “We go up.” “Do we go up?”

Learning Activities

1. Model Reading: Teacher models how to read two-letter words by placing word cards on the board.
2. Guided Practice: Pupils practice reading as the teacher guides and points to words.
3. Pronunciation Practice: Pupils pronounce two-letter words.
4. Reading Practice: Pupils read simple sentences.
5. Writing Practice: Pupils write one to two-letter words in exercise books.
6. Word Games: Pupils play word games with one and two-letter words.

Teacher’s Activities

• Write one and two-letter words on the board.
• Model reading and pronunciation of words.
• Guide pupils in reading simple sentences.
• Facilitate word games.

Learners’ Activities

• Read two-letter words from flashcards.
• Pronounce words.
• Read simple sentences from the board.
• Write words and sentences in exercise books.
• Participate in word games.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions

1. We go __.
   • a) up
   • b) on
   • c) is
   • d) in
2. Do we go __?
   • a) at
   • b) up
   • c) of
   • d) or
3. __ go up.
   • a) We
   • b) It
   • c) Is
   • d) Of
4. __ we go up?
   • a) At
   • b) Do
   • c) In
   • d) On
5. It is __.
   • a) up
   • b) on
   • c) in
   • d) at
6. __ it up?
   • a) Is
   • b) At
   • c) Up
   • d) Of
7. I go __.
   • a) at
   • b) in
   • c) up
   • d) on
8. __ it on?
   • a) Up
   • b) Of
   • c) Is
   • d) At
9. __ go in.
   • a) We
   • b) On
   • c) Is
   • d) At
10. __ is on.
    • a) Up
    • b) It
    • c) Of
    • d) In

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is blending? A: Combining sounds to form words.
2. Q: How do you segment a word? A: Breaking a word into its individual sounds.
3. Q: Can you read “We go up”? A: Yes, “We go up.”
4. Q: How do you spell “up”? A: U + P = “up”
5. Q: What is a simple sentence with “go”? A: “We go up.”
6. Q: How do you pronounce “is”? A: “Is”
7. Q: Can you spell “it”? A: I + T = “it”
8. Q: What is the blend for “in”? A: I + N = “in”
9. Q: How do you read “Do we go up”? A: “Do we go up?”
10. Q: What is segmenting? A: Breaking words into individual sounds.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic (blending two-letter words).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, blending and segmenting words, and reading simple sentences.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the blend of “go”?
2. Can you write the word “up”?
3. What does “we” make?
4. Can you read “We go up”?
5. What word is U + P?
6. How do you blend “Do”?
7. What sound does “is” make?
8. Can you read “It is up”?
9. What is the word for “in”?
10. How do you spell “on”?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback.
• Reinforces the blending and reading of simple sentences with additional practice if needed.

This lesson plan aims to engage kindergarten pupils in learning how to blend, segment, spell, and read simple sentences, with a strong emphasis on interactive and collaborative activities.

Read More:

• Back to School / Revision of Previous Exercises Letter Work Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Blending and Reading Two-Letter Words Letter Work Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2