The first part of each Phonics and Word Work Lesson Plan is all about activating prior knowledge. Helping readers to make a connection between what they already know and what they’ll be learning is key for both engagement and retention.
Here’s how you can use the first part of the lesson plan to help students prepare for deeper engagement with words:
- Introduce instructional focus by having a conversation about words
- Write examples of your instructional focus on the board or create an anchor chart
- Invite students to brainstorm words that match the lessons' focus
As a result of first isolating the focus on the alphabetic, pattern, or meaning system you’ll help students prepare for more meaningful word work.