### Lesson Plan: Phonics 3 - Introduction to Letter Sounds (Primary 1)
#### Objective:
Students will be able to recognize and produce the sounds of the letters A, B, and C.
#### Duration:
40 minutes
#### Materials:
- Flashcards with the letters A, B, and C.
- Picture cards with images starting with A, B, and C.
- Alphabet songs or phonics songs (audio/video).
- Interactive whiteboard or chart paper.
- Handout worksheets containing the letters A, B, and C with space for coloring.
- Drawing supplies (crayons, pencils).
- Mini whiteboards and markers for each student.
#### Lesson Outline:
##### 1. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)
- Start with an introductory song: "The Alphabet Song."
- Encourage students to sing along and point to the letters in the classroom.
##### 2. Introduction to Letters and Sounds (10 minutes)
- Introduce the letters A, B, and C using flashcards.
- Show the flashcard and say the letter aloud, then produce the corresponding sound:
- "A" says /æ/ as in "apple".
- "B" says /b/ as in "ball".
- "C" says /k/ as in "cat".
- Ask students to repeat after you.
##### 3. Interactive Practice (10 minutes)
- Use picture cards: Show a picture (e.g., apple, ball, cat), say the word, and emphasize the initial sound.
- Engage students: "What sound does 'apple' start with?"
- Allow children to hold and match the picture cards with the correct letter flashcards.
##### 4. Guided Practice (10 minutes)
- Distribute mini whiteboards and markers to each student.
- Call out a letter and ask students to write it on their mini whiteboards.
- Check their writing and make corrections if necessary.
- Encourage them to say the sound aloud as they write the letter.
##### 5. Activity Worksheets (5 minutes)
- Hand out worksheets with the letters A, B, and C for coloring.
- Ask students to color the letters and trace them for additional practice.
##### 6. Review and Closing (5 minutes)
- Gather students together and review the letters and their sounds.
- Have a quick, fun quiz where students shout out the sound of a letter you show.
- End with an alphabet song for reinforcement and fun.
#### Assessment:
- Observe students during activities to assess their understanding.
- Check their mini whiteboards for correct letter formation.
- Review the worksheets for correct tracing and coloring.
#### Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Provide additional letters (D, E, F) and sounds to learn.
- For students needing more help: Offer one-on-one guidance and use additional visual aids.
### Follow-Up Activities:
- Encourage parents to review the letters and sounds at home with their children.
- Introduce a phonics game for the next lesson to reinforce the same letters and sounds.
This lesson plan aims to create a fun and interactive environment where Primary 1 students can build their foundational skills in phonics by engaging with the sounds of the letters A, B, and C.