Regis University

Lesson Plan Template

Name: Dana Jo Unruh
Title:
The letter Aa and short vowel sound
Content Area: Reading, Writing, and
Grade:
Duration: 50
Communicating
Kindergarten
Standard 2: Reading for All Purposes
Standards and
3. Decoding words in print requires alphabet recognition and knowledge
Benchmarks:
of letter sounds
a.Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of
print. (CCSS: RF.K.1)
i.
Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the
alphabet. (CCSS: RF.K.1d)
b. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds
ii.
Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final
sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowelconsonant, or CVC) words. (This does not include CVCs
ending with /l/, /r/, or /x/.) (CCSS: RF.K.2d)

Objectives:

Pre-Assessment /
Activating
Background
Knowledge
Assessment:

Resources and
Materials/
(Technology
integration is
REQUIRED)

By the end of this lesson the students will be able to:

Identify and write the letter Aa
Successful create the sound of the letter A /a/
Be able to identify the initial sound /a/ in words.
I will hold up the large Aa card and ask students what letter this is. Then I
will ask them if they know what sound this letter makes. I will have them
say it into their hands and when I count 1,2,3 tell methey will say their
answers. Then I will ask if anyone can tell me a word that begins with the
letter Aa. If someone comes up with a word, we will write it on our white
board.
The students will complete a worksheet after this lesson and score an 85%
or better.

Flashcards - Aa
Pictures of words that begin with the letter Aa.
Whiteboard
Dry erase markers
Worksheets for both handwriting and for phonics
Pencils
Erasers
Classroom centers
High Frequency Book with todays sight word in it. AND
The book: My a Book written by; Jane Moncure
Computer work station: https://www.abcmouse.com/
Short video on smartboard: https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?

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Differentiation/UDL
Considerations
REQUIRED (Use
Modifications
Worksheet)
Preparing Students
for the Lesson:
Transitions
Expected
Behaviors
Teaching the Lesson
(Lesson Sequence/
Activities):

Motivation/
Anticipatory Set

Teacher Input,
Modeling, &
Checking for
Understanding

Guided Practice

Independent
Practice

Review/Re-do

Closure

Worksheet attached:

Students will clear desks from last subject and walk with minimal talking to
the carpet. They will sit crisscross, applesauce, hands in their laps. They
will turn their listening ears on.
*Students will behave according to the guidelines we set up at the
beginning of the year for carpet time. They will sing with me, answer
questions, be respectful of their friends and they will not blurt out answers.
Not sure on this yet.I was thinking of having the alphabet song play while
they were transitioning. So they would be singing the song before we even
got to the carpet.
Transitions and Intro 2 min.
Carpet time 5 min.
Center time 25 min.
Independent work 10 min.
Review- Read book 5 min.
Closure 3 min.
This portion of the lesson will be the carpet time. We will sing the Aa song.
Then we will review four words that begin with the letter A. We will use
our hand scissors and segment these words. We will also go over our new
sight word for the day which is ANDwe will sound it out together and
then identify it smoothly.
This portion of the lesson will be centers. The centers will include,
handwriting, manipulates (play dough to make the letter Aa), Computers,
Math, small group reading, Identification and segmentation center. The
students will rotate every 5 minutes to the next center.
Independent practice will be a worksheet. I will read the directions and
decode any unknown words to the class. The students will answer the
questions independently. They will move onto a handwriting sheet after this
is finished. When everyone is done with their work we will meet again at
the carpet and read our review book.
We will read our book back at the carpet to end the lesson. This book
includes several words that begin with the letter Aa. So I can make sure that
the students are grasping these concepts.

Today we learned all about the letter Aa and its short vowel sound. How
many of you have questions about what we did today? Is anyone still
unclear about the sound the letter A makes? How do we feel about our new
sight word AND? OkHere is our at home practice sheets for tonight and

Reflections

remember to use the classroom link to todays lesson if you need extra help.
I will go over the questions below to consider what I may need to work on.
Reflection questions may include:
1) How did the class do as a whole?
2) Did the objectives align with your activities and assessments?
3) What worked well? What were some successes?
4) What could have worked better? What might you try next time?
5) What differentiation and UDL considerations were utilized?
6) What significant learning occurred for you as a teacher? As a
professional?

Modifications
Learning Barrier
Student cannot read at grade
level.
Student has difficulty
comprehending the material.
Student has difficulty
mastering the vocabulary of
the unit.
Student needs instructional
material in a language other
than English.

Student has difficulty with

handwriting.

Student needs additional

challenges.

Possible Solutions
1. Text to Speech Software.
2. Buddy read.
3. Read lesson aloud
1.Visually map concepts.
2.work on-on-one
3. peer helper
1.Assist students in
identifying and using Word
Wall.
2.Use pictures to help ID
vocabulary.
1. Use text to Speech to
convert story into other
languages.
2. Use multiple visual
representations of concepts.
3. Bilingual Aide
4. Bilingual class buddy
1. Use Danas, WordPad, or
other grade-appropriate
hardware/tools.
2. Work orally with student
over this concept and I
would transcribe answers.
1.Possibly use this child as
peer helper.
2.After guaranteeing student
understands concept, give
them same project just with
more detailing and research.

Weblink / Resources
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In class worksheets:

Take home packet worksheets: