Vowels

Topic: Vowels

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify the five vowels and their corresponding sounds.

Materials

• Flashcards with the letters A, E, I, O, and U on one side and their corresponding sounds on the other
• A blank whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk

Warm-up

• Show the students the flashcards one at a time and have them say the sound out loud.
• As a class, say the sounds together, emphasizing the appropriate vowel sound.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of vowels and their sounds using the flashcards.
• Have the students repeat the vowel sounds after you.
• Ask questions such as "What vowel sound does the word "cat" start with? What about "dog"? "Car"?
• Have the students practice saying the vowel sounds out loud, either individually or as a class.

Guided Practice

• Next, have the students work in pairs or small groups.
• Give each group one set of flashcards and have them take turns saying the vowel sounds and identifying the words.
• Encourage the students to help each other if they are unsure of the correct vowel sound.
• Have the students practice reading the words out loud to themselves or to the class.

Independent Practice

• Have the students practice reading the words with the flashcards on their own.
• Encourage them to read slowly and clearly, and to say the vowel sounds correctly.
• If necessary, assist the students by pointing to the correct flashcard as they read.

Closure

• Review the sounds that the vowels make in words.
• Ask the students to share one thing that they learned about vowels today.
• Encourage them to use the words they learned in their own sentences.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the "Vowel Sounds" and "Word Families" activities to see if they are able to identify the vowels and the words that they make in words.
• Review the student's drawings during the "Creative Expression" activity to assess their understanding of the vowel sounds.
• Ask the students to share one thing that they learned about vowels today during the independent practice activity and listen for their ability to use the words in sentences.