Lesson Plan
Sound Detective Squad Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and produce the sound of one new letter per session, demonstrating letter–sound correspondence through guided multisensory activities and independent worksheet practice.
Mastering letter–sound relationships is essential for decoding and early reading. This structured, repetitive intervention supports students with intellectual disabilities by building confidence and foundational literacy skills.
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Prep
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15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introducing Letter /m/
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Reviewing /m/ & Introducing Letter /s/
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Reviewing /m, s/ & Introducing Letter /t/
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Reviewing /m, s, t/ & Introducing Letter /a/
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Reviewing /m, s, t, a/ & Introducing Letter /p/
30 minutes
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