Lesson Plan
Reading Rescue Detective Plan
Engage 1st graders in detective-themed phonemic awareness and decoding activities to boost reading skills. By the end of the 30-minute session, students will identify initial sounds, manipulate phonemes, decode CVC words, and demonstrate comprehension.
Early readers often need focused, individualized support to master phonemic awareness and decoding. This detective theme increases engagement and confidence while building foundational skills crucial for fluent reading.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Detective Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Investigation
5 minutes
Step 2
Phoneme Detective Challenge
8 minutes
Step 3
Word Decoding Case Files
10 minutes
Step 4
Comprehension Mystery
5 minutes
Step 5
Investigation Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Reading Rescue Detective
Session Objectives
Materials
Preparation
Warm-Up Investigation (5 min)
Phoneme Detective Challenge (8 min)
Word Decoding Case Files (10 min)
Comprehension Mystery (5 min)
Investigation Exit Ticket (2 min)
Recording & Feedback
Next Steps
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