Vowel Sound Safari

Kim Petrikowski

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Safari Adventure Plan

Guide the student to identify and differentiate long and short vowel sounds through an engaging one-on-one vowel exploration.

Building phonemic awareness in early literacy, this lesson helps develop essential reading and pronunciation skills.

Audience

Kindergarten Student

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Interactive, step-by-step discovery during a one-on-one session.

Materials

Safari Adventure Plan, Vowel Expedition, and Sound Safari Tracker

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Review Safari Adventure Plan for an overall flow of the session.
Preview Vowel Expedition slides to be familiar with visuals representing long and short vowels.
Ensure Sound Safari Tracker is ready to record observations and engage the student.

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Introduce the idea of a vowel safari, explaining that they will seek out vowel sounds in different words.
Use the Vowel Expedition to display examples of long and short vowels.

Step 2

Exploration and Identification

10 minutes

Play vowel sound examples and ask the student to identify if they are long or short sounds.
Discuss the differences using simple terms and visual cues from the slides.
Mark correct responses on the Sound Safari Tracker.

Step 3

Review and Reinforcement

5 minutes

Recap the vowel sounds learned during the lesson.
Encourage the student to articulate examples of each vowel sound.
Provide positive feedback and clarify any uncertainties.

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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Vowel Expedition

Today, we are going on a safari to discover long and short vowel sounds!

Let's get started on our adventure.

Introduce the slide deck as your visual guide for the vowel safari. Point out the illustrations and examples that depict long and short vowel sounds. Engage the student by asking what they observe about each slide.

Short Vowel Sounds

Short vowels are quick sounds, like in the words: bat, pet, hit, cot, and cup.

Explain the characteristic of short vowel sounds with simple examples. Encourage the student to repeat the sounds and identify the vowel in each word.

Long Vowel Sounds

Long vowels say their name! Examples include: bake, Pete, like, note, and mule.

Discuss long vowel sounds with similar enthusiasm. Present examples and ask questions such as, 'Which word shows a long vowel sound?' to promote interactive learning.

Review and Recap

Let’s review:

Short vowels: quick sounds
Long vowels: sound like the vowel's name

Can you give me one example of each?

Summarize the main differences and similarities, and recapitulate the objectives. Use this slide as a review and check for understanding.

Activity

Vowel Sound Safari Activity

Welcome to your Vowel Sound Safari! Today, you'll go on an exciting adventure to hunt down long and short vowel sounds. Use this activity sheet to track your discoveries.

Instructions:

Listen Carefully: As you explore vowel sounds, listen to the teacher's examples.
Observe: Look at the Vowel Expedition slide deck as you learn about each sound.
Record Your Finds: Write down at least two examples of words with a long vowel sound and two with a short vowel sound.
Label Each Sound: Next to each word, circle whether it's a "Long" or "Short" vowel sound.
Share & Reflect: When you're finished, talk about your findings with the teacher.

Example:
Word: cake — Label: Long

My Sound Safari Tracker

Word	Vowel Sound (Long/Short)
Example: cake	Long

Teacher's Note: Use this sheet during your exploration to record each vowel sound you encounter. Look back at your findings at the end of the lesson, and practice saying each word aloud. Enjoy your safari adventure!