Play a 30-second 'mystery sound' audio or show an image and ask: which sound do you hear at the start?
Materials
Printable alphabet chart
Phonics flashcards
Audio of isolated sounds
Whiteboard or slides
Guided Instruction (10 minutes)
1. Model 5 letters and their primary sounds.
2. Demonstrate blending of CVC words (e.g., /c/ + /a/ + /t/ → "cat").
3. Think-aloud: segment and blend phonemes aloud.
Practice (10 minutes)
Partner blending with flashcards (teacher circulates).
Sound matching game (audio → letter).
Independent Practice (8 minutes)
Worksheet: circle the picture that matches the spoken word.
Formative Assessment
Exit ticket: student reads 5 CVC words aloud to the teacher or records them.
Differentiation
Support: reduce to 3 letters, use picture cues.
Challenge: introduce simple digraphs (sh, th).
Reflection (Teacher)
Notes on pacing, common misconceptions, next lesson targets.
Accessibility
Provide audio transcripts, high-contrast printable charts, and tactile letter cards.
