Apply phonics, read words in context
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| Activity Type: Introduce |
| Activity Form: Standard |
| Grade: 1 |
| Group Size: Small Group, Large Group, Whole Class |
| Length: 12 minutes |
| Materials: chart paper, or sentence strips, markers, journals |
| Goal: The students will read vocabulary words in context. Then use the vocabulary words to write their own sentences. |
| Items: r- controlled vowels er, ir, ur (ex: her, dirt, bird, fur, burn, sir) |
What to do
- After introducing vocabulary words such as such as her, dirt, bird, fur, burn, and sir to the students, show students sentences that contain the words.
- Then have students read the sentences aloud.
- Have students highlight or underline the vocabulary words.
- Then have the students orally use the words in a sentence or write sentences using the words.
- For students who struggle, give them help and make a note in an Activity Log.
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