Grade 1 Phonics Lesson Plan: Letters A and B

Objective:

To introduce Grade 1 students to the phonics of the letters "A" and "B", focusing on their sounds and identifying words that begin with these letters.

Vocabulary:

• Ball
• Bee
• Boy
• Bat
• Ant
• Apple
• Alligator

Introduction Questions:

• "What letter is this?"
• "What sound does it make?"

Activity: Let's Play Time

In this activity, students will be shown flashcards of the vocabulary words and asked to identify them by answering the question, "What is it?" This helps reinforce their understanding of the letter sounds and word recognition.

Materials:

• Flashcards with images and words for ball, bee, boy, bat, ant, apple, alligator

Procedure:

1. Introduce the letters "A" and "B" using flashcards, focusing on their sounds.
2. Show flashcards of the vocabulary words and discuss each word, emphasizing the initial letter sound.
3. Use the introduction questions to engage the students and reinforce learning.
4. Proceed with the "Let's Play Time" activity, showing each flashcard and asking, "What is it?"
5. Encourage students to answer and provide feedback.

Assessment:

Observe the students' ability to correctly identify the letters and their sounds, as well as their ability to recognize and name the vocabulary words.

Follow-Up:

Review the letters and words in subsequent lessons and gradually introduce new letters and phonics concepts.