### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension for Primary 1 - Phonics 2
#### Lesson Information
- **Grade Level:** Primary 1
- **Duration:** 60 minutes
- **Topic:** Phonics 2
- **Objective:** Students will be able to identify and pronounce common consonant blends (e.g., bl, cl, fl, pl, sl) and understand simple words that use these blends.
#### Materials
- Large phonics chart with consonant blends
- Phonics flashcards
- Storybook with simple words using consonant blends
- Worksheets with phonics matching activities
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio clips of words containing consonant blends (optional)
- Small prizes (stickers, stamps) for motivation
#### Lesson Outline
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and share the lesson objective.
- Introduce consonant blends using a large phonics chart.
- Explain what consonant blends are and give examples of blends they might already know (e.g., bl in "blue" or cl in "clap").
2. **Direct Instruction (15 minutes)**
- Display the phonics flashcards one by one, focusing on consonant blends.
- Pronounce each blend clearly and have the class repeat it together.
- Show examples of words beginning with each blend and practice pronunciation (e.g., bl in "black," cl in "clock").
- Write the words on the whiteboard and highlight the blend in each word.
3. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- Read a short storybook that includes several words with consonant blends.
- Ask students to listen carefully and raise their hands whenever they hear a word with a consonant blend.
- After reading, discuss the story and review the words containing blends, writing them on the board.
4. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Distribute worksheets with phonics matching activities.
- Students will match pictures to the corresponding words that contain consonant blends.
- Collaborate as a class to go through the answers afterwards.
5. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)**
- Have students work individually on a simple exercise where they choose the correct consonant blend to complete each word (e.g., __ock, __ower).
- Monitor the class, offering assistance as needed.
6. **Assessment and Review (5 minutes)**
- Review the key points by asking questions about the blends learned.
- Use the whiteboard to write a few new words, allowing students to identify and pronounce the blends.
- Praise participation and correct responses, giving small prizes for motivation.
7. **Closure (5 minutes)**
- Recap the lesson’s objective and what was learned about consonant blends.
- Encourage students to find and practice new words at home with their families.
- Thank students for their participation and announce the next lesson topic or activity.
### Extensions and Adaptations
- **For advanced students:** Provide more complex words or additional blends.
- **For struggling students:** Offer additional one-on-one practice with simpler words and more frequent repetition.
- **Optional activity:** Use audio clips of words with blends to reinforce learning through listening.
### Homework Assignment
- Assign students to find and list five words from books or at home that contain the consonant blends learned in class. They should practice pronouncing these words at home.
This lesson plan should help Primary 1 students to develop their understanding of consonant blends in a fun and interactive way, reinforcing their phonics knowledge and improving their reading skills.