### Lesson Plan: Two-Letter Words
#### Grade Level: Nursery 1
#### Subject: Literacy
#### Topic: Two-Letter Words
#### Duration: 30 minutes
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recognize and read common two-letter words.
2. Students will gain confidence in pronouncing simple two-letter words.
3. Students will begin to understand the concept of word formation.
#### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with two-letter words (e.g., am, is, in, it, on, up, to, we, go, no).
- Visual aids (pictures representing each word).
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Handouts with two-letter words.
- Sticky notes.
- Colorful markers or crayons.
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#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting & Warm-Up**:
- Greet the students warmly.
- Start with a simple song or rhyme that includes two-letter words to engage the students. Example: "Up, up, down, down, go, go, In, in, out, out, no, no!"
#### Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
2. **Introduction to Two-Letter Words**:
- Explain to students that today they will learn some special little words.
- Show the flashcards with two-letter words one at a time.
- Pronounce each word clearly and have the students repeat after you.
3. **Visual Aids**:
- Hold up a picture that represents the word on the flashcard (e.g., picture of an arrow pointing upwards for "up").
- Associate the word with its picture to enhance understanding and memory.
#### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
4. **Interactive Word Hunt**:
- Spread flashcards with two-letter words around the room.
- Ask students to find the words you call out and bring them to you.
- Once found, have each child hold up the word and read it aloud with the class.
5. **Word Forming Activity**:
- Give each student a whiteboard and marker.
- Call out a two-letter word and ask the students to write it down.
- Walk around to provide assistance and praise correct attempts.
#### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
6. **Worksheet Activity**:
- Hand out worksheets that have pictures and boxes where students will trace or write the corresponding two-letter word.
- Allow students to color the pictures after completing the words, making the activity more engaging.
#### Closing (5 minutes):
7. **Review and Closing**:
- Quickly review the words learned by showing flashcards and having the students call out the words.
- Praise the students' efforts and let them know how well they did.
- Finish with a fun, relevant song or dance to end the lesson on a happy note.
#### Assessment:
- Informal: Monitor students during activities for recognition and pronunciation of two-letter words.
- Formal: Collect worksheets to check for correct writing and matching.
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#### Accommodations:
1. **Visual Learners**: Use plenty of colorful images and visual aids.
2. **Auditory Learners**: Emphasize repeating words aloud.
3. **Kinesthetic Learners**: Incorporate movements or actions with certain words to help remember (e.g., jumping up when saying "up").
#### Extensions:
- For students who grasp the concept quickly, introduce simple three-letter words (e.g., cat, dog, bus).
- For additional practice, provide take-home flashcards for students to practice with their parents.
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### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
- Note any students who may need extra help or modified instruction in future lessons.