Blending/Segmenting, Spelling, and Reading Three-Letter Words and Consonant Blends Letter Work Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Kindergarten Lesson Plan – First Term Week 9

Subject: English (Letter Work)

Class: Kindergarten

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 4-5 years

Topic: Blending/Segmenting, Spelling, and Reading Three-Letter Words and Consonant Blends

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Produce the sounds treated.
2. Read three-letter sound blends and sight words.
3. Write three-letter words.

Key Words

• Blend
• Segment
• Consonant Blends
• Three-letter words
• Sight words

Set Induction

• The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a fun blending song to capture their attention.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils have practiced blending two-letter words and simple pre-words in previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards: Displaying three-letter blends and sight words.
• Audio Visual Resources: Videos on blending and reading three-letter words

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Review of previously learned two-letter blends and simple pre-words.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration: Practicing blends together.
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Recognizing and blending three-letter combinations.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten

Instructional Materials

• Charts with three-letter words and consonant blends.
• Flashcards of letter sounds and blends.

Lesson Content

Explanation of the Topic

1. Three-Letter Blends:
   • Introduction to blending and segmenting three-letter words (e.g., ant, bag, cat).
   • Examples of consonant blends: nt, ct, cl, sl, pl, gl, ch.

Examples:

• Three-letter words: ant, bag, cat, cap, yam, hen, bed, leg, keg, men, dog, pig, pot, box, ink, wig, pin, cup, mug, jug, sun.
• Sight words: the, she, all, you, put, saw.

Learning Activities

1. Blending Practice: The teacher models blending three-letter sounds (e.g., a+n+t = ant) and asks pupils to repeat.
2. Flashcard Activity: Pupils use flashcards to practice blending and reading three-letter words and sight words.
3. Writing Practice: Pupils write the blended three-letter words and sight words in their exercise books.

Teacher’s Activities

• Write three-letter words and consonant blends on the board.
• Demonstrate blending and segmenting three-letter words.
• Guide pupils through reading and writing the three-letter words and sight words.
• Provide flashcards and interactive practice.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in blending practice, repeating after the teacher.
• Use flashcards to blend and read three-letter words and sight words.
• Write the three-letter words and sight words in their exercise books.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The blend of ‘a’ + ‘n’ + ‘t’ is __.
   • a) ant
   • b) bat
   • c) atn
   • d) tna
2. The blend of ‘b’ + ‘a’ + ‘g’ is __.
   • a) bag
   • b) big
   • c) bog
   • d) bug
3. The blend of ‘c’ + ‘a’ + ‘t’ is __.
   • a) cot
   • b) cut
   • c) cat
   • d) kit
4. Write the blend of ‘d’ + ‘o’ + ‘g.’
5. Which blend is correct?
   • a) cag
   • b) cag
   • c) cop
   • d) cap
6. Write the blend of ‘h’ + ‘e’ + ‘n.’
7. The blend of ‘p’ + ‘i’ + ‘g’ is __.
   • a) peg
   • b) pig
   • c) pog
   • d) pug
8. Write the blend of ‘c’ + ‘u’ + ‘p.’
9. The blend of ‘m’ + ‘u’ + ‘g’ is __.
   • a) mug
   • b) meg
   • c) mig
   • d) mog
10. Which sight word is not correct?
    • a) the
    • b) you
    • c) bot
    • d) saw

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is blending? A: Blending is putting sounds together to make a word.
2. Q: What is a three-letter word? A: A word made up of three sounds (e.g., cat, dog, bed).
3. Q: Can you give an example of a consonant blend? A: Yes, ‘nt’ as in ‘ant’ is a consonant blend.
4. Q: Why do we learn to blend sounds? A: Blending helps us read and write new words.
5. Q: What sound do you get when you blend ‘a’ + ‘n’ + ‘t’? A: You get the sound ‘ant’.
6. Q: How do you write the blend of ‘c’ + ‘a’ + ‘t’? A: The blend is ‘cat’.
7. Q: Can you blend ‘d’ + ‘o’ + ‘g’ for me? A: Yes, it makes ‘dog’.
8. Q: What do you get when you blend ‘h’ + ‘e’ + ‘n’? A: You get the sound ‘hen’.
9. Q: Is ‘cup’ a correct blend? A: Yes, ‘cup’ is a correct blend.
10. Q: What is the blend of ‘m’ + ‘u’ + ‘g’? A: The blend is ‘mug’.

Conclusion

• The teacher collects pupils’ work and provides feedback.

• Reinforces the importance of practicing blending sounds.

• Encourages pupils to continue practicing at home.

Learning to Blend Three-Letter Words in Kindergarten