Making+Words+Lesson

· //Arthur Writes a Story// by Marc Brown · Making Words worksheet · Letter sets · Pencils || · Students will make various two, three, four, five, and six + letter words using the letters: r-e-s-p-o-n-s-i-b-l-e. · Using the two, three, four, five, and six+ letter words as clues the students will make the 11 letter challenge word (responsible). · When the students’ words are completed, they will actively listen to the story and draw a picture about the story (if time allows). · //GLEC Standard:// o **R.WS.02.03** understand the alphabetic principle, that sounds in words are expressed by the letters of the alphabet. || Ask the students what they already know about making words and ask if they have ever done this type of activity before. If you feel necessary, provide further explanation to students. || Explain to students how the book relates to the making words activity. · Why I chose the word “responsible” · Why that word is important in the book || Students will be assessed on the variety and quality of words that they were able to make within the twenty minute time period. Assessment will be made using the “Making Words” worksheet that students completed. Students too will be assessed on their ability to listen attentively to the story. || Have the student that needs the extra help work with a student that is trustworthy and will help them through the assignment instead of just doing it for them. If an aid is available allow them to sit with the student and help them work with the group to form words.
 * **Grade Level:** 2nd grade || **Time Required:** 45 minutes ||
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 * 1.** Hand out the worksheets and have the students make as many two letter words as they can, using only the letters r-e-s-p-o-n-s-i-b-l-e. Once you can tell that they have found all of the words with only two letters. Allow them to move on to making three, four, five, and six+ letter words.
 * 2.** Once twenty minutes goes by, go over the words that the students found and help them to find more words by giving them clues. For example, from the words that they may already have written down; adding a letter or taking a letter away.
 * 3.** After the completion of reviewing the words, challenge the students to make a word using all the letters (responsible). Once they have all figured out the word, introduce and read the story __Arthur Writes a Story__. If time allows, have students create a picture about the story. ||
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