Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to read and understand phrases and short sentences that contain short vowel sounds. They will also be able to answer simple who, what, and where questions about a short story, enhancing their comprehension skills.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons for drawing
• A list of short vowel sound words (e.g., cat, bed, pig, dog)
• Simple short stories created using short vowel sounds
• Prepared questions about the stories

Before the lesson, make sure to create a few simple short stories that include words with short vowel sounds. Prepare questions that will help the student think about the stories.

Activities

• Story Reading:

  Read a short story together that includes several short vowel sounds. Encourage the student to sound out the words as you read along. This will help them recognize the sounds and improve their reading skills.

• Draw and Describe:

  After reading the story, ask the student to draw their favorite part. Once they finish, have them describe their drawing using short sentences. This will help them practice using their vocabulary.

• Question Time:

  Ask the student who, what, and where questions about the story. For example, “Who is in the story?” or “What happened?” This will encourage them to think critically about what they read.

Talking Points

• "Let’s sound out the words together! What sound do you hear in 'cat'?"
• "Can you tell me what you see in your drawing? Use a short sentence!"
• "Who is your favorite character in the story? Can you tell me why?"
• "What was the most fun part of the story? Let's talk about it!"
• "Where did the story take place? Can you point it out in your drawing?"
• "Great job answering those questions! You are becoming a wonderful reader!"