3FN9 – Reading & Writing – Phonics: Consonant -le Syllable Pattern

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will understand the concept of the consonant -le syllable pattern.
Students will recognize and pronounce words ending with the -le syllable pattern.
Students will practice breaking down words into syllables to aid in reading and pronunciation.

Materials:
Whiteboard
Visual aids (images or words with -le syllable pattern)
Spelling word list:

title
table
uncle
apple
cable
bubble
beetle
rattle
purple
little
middle
simple
saddle
scribble
able
pickle
ruffle

Introduction (5 minutes):

Define what a syllable is: the rhythm and beat used to say or read a word, breaking it up into chunks.
Discuss how clapping can help identify syllables in a word. Introduce the -le syllable pattern, explaining that when the letters ‘l-e’ are connected to a consonant, they form their own syllable.

Theocratic Connections:

Discuss how understanding syllables can aid in reading challenging words in the Bible, referencing examples from passages with difficult names or terms.

Activity 1 – Introduction to Consonant Blends (7 minutes):

Present examples of words with -cle, -kle, -ple , -tle, and -fle endings on the whiteboard.
Practice pronouncing these words as a class and emphasize the distinct syllable created by the -le pattern.

Activity 2 – Reading Practice (7 minutes):

Use the Spelling List of words containing the -le syllable pattern.
Have students take turns reading the words aloud, focusing on correct pronunciation and identifying the -le syllable.

Activity 3 – Writing Practice (9 minutes):

Encourage students to write sentences using words with the -le syllable pattern. Provide prompts and activities.
Guide and support students as needed and emphasize the correct placement of the -le syllable within the word.

Conclusion (2 minutes):

Summarize key points: The -le syllable pattern occurs when the letters ‘l-e’ are connected to a consonant, forming their own syllable. We focused on -cle, -kle, -ple , -tle, and -fle endings today.
Remind students to practice reading and writing words with the -le syllable pattern to reinforce their understanding.

Assessment:

Informally assess students through participation in reading and writing activities, their ability to pronounce words with the -le syllable pattern accurately, and their written sentences using words with the learned pattern.