CVC Words and Comprehension Quest

Mackenzie Tallent

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

CVC Words and Comprehension Quest

CVC words and reading comprehension

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' ability to recognize and use CVC words while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Students will engage in activities that involve identifying CVC words and answering comprehension questions based on a 3rd-grade level passage. This lesson is important as it supports students with IEP goals, helping them to improve their literacy skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Audience

Small group of 5th graders

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Whiteboards, Markers, CVC Words Worksheet, Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions, and Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what CVC words are (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant).
Explain the importance of reading comprehension and how it helps us understand stories better.

Step 2

CVC Words Activity

10 mins

Distribute the CVC Words Worksheet.
Have students work in pairs to identify and write down as many CVC words as they can within a minute.
Use whiteboards for students to share their words with the group.

Step 3

Reading Passage

10 mins

Provide each student with a 3rd-grade level reading passage.
Read the passage aloud together, pausing to discuss any difficult words or concepts.

Step 4

Comprehension Questions

15 mins

Hand out the comprehension questions related to the passage.
Allow students to work collaboratively in small groups to answer the questions.
Encourage discussion and reasoning for each answer.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Review the answers to the comprehension questions as a class.
Discuss what strategies helped them understand the passage better.
Reflect on the importance of teamwork and collaboration in learning.

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Worksheet

CVC Words Worksheet

This worksheet contains a list of CVC words for students to identify and practice writing. It is designed to help students improve their phonetic skills and word recognition.

List as many CVC words as you can in one minute.

Think of simple words like 'cat', 'dog', 'bat', etc.

Reading

Reading Passage

A 3rd-grade level reading passage designed to test students' comprehension skills. The passage is engaging and age-appropriate, providing a good challenge for the students.

Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a curious cat named Max. Max loved to explore the fields and forests around his home. One day, he found a hidden path that led to a secret garden filled with colorful flowers and buzzing bees. Max was thrilled with his discovery and visited the garden every day.

Worksheet

Comprehension Questions

These questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the reading passage. They encourage critical thinking and discussion among students.

What did Max love to do?

Think about Max's favorite activities.

Where did Max find the hidden path?

Look for clues in the passage about the location.

What was in the secret garden?

Recall the details about the garden.

How did Max feel about his discovery?

Consider Max's emotions and reactions.

Why do you think Max visited the garden every day?

Think about what made the garden special to Max.

Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers to the comprehension questions, along with reasoning to help guide the teacher in discussions.

What did Max love to do?

Explore the fields and forests.
Max loved to explore, as mentioned in the passage.

Where did Max find the hidden path?

In the fields and forests.
The passage describes the path leading to a secret garden.

What was in the secret garden?

Colorful flowers and buzzing bees.
The passage details the garden's contents.

How did Max feel about his discovery?

Thrilled.
Max's excitement is evident in the passage.

Why do you think Max visited the garden every day?

He was fascinated by the garden's beauty.
The garden's beauty and mystery attracted Max.