Grade 1 Home Language – Exploring the ‘ch’ Sound through Fun Activities and Storytelling

Grade 1 Home Language - Exploring the 'ch' Sound through Fun Activities and Storytelling

Lesson Plan Title: Grade 1 Home Language – Exploring the ‘ch’ Sound through Fun Activities and Storytelling


1. Materials Needed
– Flashcards with pictures of items that start with ‘ch’ (e.g., chair, chocolate, cheese, chick)
– Chart paper and markers
– Storybook that emphasizes the ‘ch’ sound (e.g., “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault)
– A whiteboard and markers
– ‘ch’ sound worksheets for individual practice
– Craft supplies for creating a ‘ch’ sound poster (e.g., scissors, glue, magazines)
– Counting cubes or tokens for a sorting activity

2. Learning Objectives
Knowledge: Students will recognize and articulate the ‘ch’ sound in various words.
Skill: Students will be able to actively participate in sorting activities and storytelling while identifying words with the ‘ch’ sound.
Attitude: Students will develop an enjoyment for reading and storytelling associated with the ‘ch’ sound.

3. Vocabulary
– Chair
– Chocolate
– Cheese
– Chick
– Child
– Catch
– Choose

4. Previous Learning
– Review of basic phonics sounds and the concept of identifying sounds at the beginning of words from previous lessons.
– Recall of words starting with other common sounds learned (e.g., ‘s’, ‘m’, ‘t’).

5. Anticipated Challenges and Solutions
Challenge: Some students may struggle to articulate the ‘ch’ sound.
Solution: Use exaggerated articulation and engage the whole class in repeated pronunciation.

  • Challenge: Difficulty in identifying words that contain the ‘ch’ sound.
    • Solution: Provide plenty of visuals and hands-on sorting activities to reinforce learning.

6. Beginning Activities (10% of time)
Duration: 5 minutes
Activities:
– Introduce the lesson using flashcards to show pictures of objects that start with the ‘ch’ sound. Encourage students to name the objects.
– Briefly explain what they will learn about the ‘ch’ sound today, highlighting activities such as reading, listening, and sorting.

7. Middle Activities (80% of time)
Duration: 40 minutes
1. Story Time (15 minutes)
– Read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” encouraging students to clap every time they hear a word with the ‘ch’ sound.
– Discuss the story, asking open-ended questions related to the characters and events, with a focus on ‘ch’ sound words.

  1. Sorting Activity (15 minutes)
    • Provide students with a mixture of picture cards (some with ‘ch’ words and others without). In pairs, students sort the cards into ‘ch’ and ‘non-ch’ categories.
    • Review the sorted cards as a class, discussing why items belong in each category.
  2. Art Activity (10 minutes)
    • Students create a poster by drawing or pasting pictures of ‘ch’ words on a large piece of chart paper. They can collaborate in pairs or small groups.
    • Allow students to present their posters to the class, reinforcing the ‘ch’ sound during their presentations.
  3. Worksheet Activity (10 minutes)
    • Provide a worksheet where students trace the ‘ch’ sound and match pictures to words. Offer individual support as needed.

8. End Activities (10% of time)
Duration: 5 minutes
Activities:
– Review the key concepts learned about the ‘ch’ sound.
– Encourage students to share one new word they learned today that has the ‘ch’ sound.
– Conclude with a fun chant using ‘ch’ sound words (e.g., “Chick, chair, chocolate, let’s all share!”).

9. Assessment and Checks for Understanding
– Conduct informal assessments through observations during the sorting activity and storytelling participation.
– Collect and review worksheets to evaluate understanding of the ‘ch’ sound.

10. Differentiation Strategies
– For students needing additional support, provide extra one-on-one or small group instruction during sorting and activities.
– Challenge advanced learners by asking them to create their own sentences using ‘ch’ sound words during the sharing time.

11. Teaching Notes
– Emphasize the enjoyment of phonetic sounds through active learning and creativity.
– Adjust the pacing of the lesson based on student engagement and understanding.
– Maintain a structured but flexible environment, allowing students to move during activities for better engagement.

12. Cultural Relevance and Sensitivity
– Use culturally relevant examples such as local foods (e.g., “chocolate” can be connected to local treats) and familiar objects to connect with learners’ experiences.

13. Resource Appropriateness
– Ensure that all materials, such as flashcards and worksheets, can be easily created or sourced within the South African school context.

14. Technology Integration
– If available, consider using an interactive whiteboard for engaging visuals while reading the story, enhancing the learning experience without relying on high-tech resources.


This lesson plan aligns well with the CAPS curriculum by promoting phonetic awareness, listening skills, and creative expression through storytelling and hands-on activities, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for Grade 1 learners.