Building Words with Sounds
Grade 1 English Language Arts Learning to blend and segment sounds 30 minutes of phonics fun!
I Can Statement and Learning Goals
I can recognize and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words I can blend sounds to read simple words I can segment spoken words into individual phonemes to spell and write words I can participate actively in group activities
Warm-Up: Clapping Out Sounds
Listen to the word 'cat' Clap once for each syllable Now snap for each sound: /c/ /a/ /t/ Let's try with more words together!
Blending Sounds with Letter Tiles
Watch me line up the letters: c-a-t Sound them out slowly: /c/ /a/ /t/ Now blend faster: cat! Your turn to try!
Write It! Using Sound Boxes
Look at the picture Say the word slowly Put each sound in its own box Write the letters you hear
Self-Regulation: 5-Step Check-In
What is my goal? (To build and read words) How am I feeling? (Happy, focused, ready) Where is my attention? (On sounds and letters) What are my steps? (Listen, build, read, write) How did I do? (Reflect on success)
Fluency Game: Reading Sentences
Read our words together: cat, dog, sun Now in sentences: 'The cat is big.' Echo read with me What does the sentence mean?
Celebration and Reflection
'I can blend sounds, segment words, and write simple words!' Give yourself a thumbs up for trying your best Share your favorite word from today