Teaching Guide
Vowel Sounds (short e sound)
Produced by: Geri Caponigro and Nancy Qwaisini
Introduction
In this web lesson, students will practice identifying the sound of the
short e
sound. They will read a story and then answer questions about the
sound
in the words from the story. Additionally, they may search for words
containing the short e sound from a table.
Aim
The purpose of this lesson is to provide first grade students with an opportunity
to
discover the short e sound.
Rationale
First grade students need to understand the short e sound
in order to read,
write and comprehend the written word.
Goals and Objectives
State Goal 1: Read with understanding
and fluency.
CAS A: Use a wide variety of strategic reading behaviors to comprehend
the literal
and nonliteral meaning of text to be
informed, to perform a task, and for literary experience.
CFS 1. Determine a purpose for reading.
2. Clarify meaning of text by asking and answering questions.
3. Follow written directions.
CAS B: Use a variety of word analysis strategies to read and comprehend
unfamiliar words and material.
CFS 2. Identify word patterns and families.
Audience
This lesson is designed for first grade students.
Prerequisites
This lesson addresses students, whose prior abilities include
knowing consonant
and vowel sounds and letter blends. Students must be able to read
at level.
Subject-Matter
This phonics lesson focuses on the short e sound.
Instructional Plan
Students will read the story, Ben The Robot, then
take a self-correcting
quiz to select appropriate answers to questions.
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