What This Document Is
This document is a lesson plan template, specifically designed for a teacher candidate in Grand Canyon University’s SPD 578 course: Language Development Through Phonics and the Science of Reading. It outlines a focused reading intervention for a small group of 3rd-grade students. The plan centers on instruction related to open and closed syllables.
Why This Document Matters
This lesson plan is intended for use by student teachers completing field experience requirements. It serves as a blueprint for a targeted reading lesson, demonstrating the application of phonics principles and the Science of Reading to address specific student needs. It’s used during practicum experiences to plan, deliver, and assess reading interventions. This particular plan is designed for students with IEPs or 504 plans who require additional support in decoding multisyllabic words.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *plan* – it does not include the full lesson delivered to students, nor does it contain detailed results of student performance. It’s a preparatory tool, and successful implementation requires additional pedagogical skill and real-time adaptation based on student responses. It does not provide a comprehensive curriculum, only a single lesson focused on a specific skill.
What This Document Provides
The full lesson plan includes:
* Teacher candidate identification and lesson details (date, grade level, subject).
* A summary of the lesson’s focus: open and closed syllables.
* Details on student grouping and individual learning targets with measurable goals.
* Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY RF.3.3 & RF.3.3.C).
* Specific learning objectives related to decoding and syllable identification.
* A list of academic language terms used in the lesson (syllable, closed syllable, working vowel).
* A list of resources, materials, and assistive technology (shaving cream, word lists, AAC device, hearing loop).
* An anticipatory set and planned instructional activities.