Grade 1 Language Arts — Term 1, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T1M2

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) identify short o; (2) read CVC words; (3) spell short o words.
Materials	Flashcards, tiles.
Key vocabulary	vowel, pot, dog, log
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Song: "The short o says ah!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Introduce short o using picture cards. Blend CVC words on the board. Students build words with tiles.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Quick read of 3 words on the board.
Assessment	Word building accuracy.
Teacher notes	Ensure differentiation from short a.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) read target words; (2) spell words; (3) use in sentences.
Materials	Word wall cards, sand trays.
Key vocabulary	go, so, no
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Flashcard rapid-fire.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Trace words in sand. Build patterned sentences ("I go to the..."). Write words in notebooks.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Partner reading.
Assessment	Independent reading of the three words.
Teacher notes	Add to the word wall.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) distinguish naming words from action words; (2) sort words.
Materials	Sorting chart, word cards.
Key vocabulary	noun, verb, naming word, action word
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Act out a verb, point to a noun. Discuss the difference.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Create a T-chart on the board. Give students picture cards and have them place them in the correct column. Complete a worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Noun or Verb? Teacher says a word, class calls out.
Assessment	Sorting worksheet accuracy.
Teacher notes	Keep vocabulary simple.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define setting; (2) find setting clues in a story; (3) draw the setting.
Materials	Big Book, drawing paper.
Key vocabulary	setting, where, when, story
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Look at the book cover. "Where are they?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Read story. Discuss background details that show where the story happens. Students draw the setting and label it.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share drawings and setting clues.
Assessment	Drawing accurately reflects the text.
Teacher notes	Focus on visual clues in early readers.

Grade 1 Language Arts · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) read short o words; (2) identify setting; (3) sort nouns/verbs.
Materials	Review packets.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Movement game: Jump for verbs, stand still for nouns.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Complete review packet. Pull small groups for reading practice.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Go over answers.
Assessment	Packet score.
Teacher notes	Check phonics retention.