Reading Machine Fun: Learning Sounds and Letters!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:32 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's explore letters and sounds with the Reading Machine! We'll sing, say letters, and learn new words.

Video Resource

The Reading Machine 2

KidsTV123

Duration: 2:32
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonetic sounds
  • Word building
  • Rhyming

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify several uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to associate sounds with at least three different letters.
  • Students will be able to blend letter sounds to form simple words (with prompting).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the 'Reading Machine' concept. Ask students if they've ever seen a machine that helps them learn. Explain that today, the video is their reading machine!
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the "The Reading Machine 2" video. Encourage students to sing along and repeat the letter sounds and words as they appear on the screen.
  • Letter Sound Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, focus on 3-4 letters featured in the video (e.g., A, B, C). Show flashcards of the letters (both uppercase and lowercase). Have students say the letter name and then the sound it makes. Use actions/gestures to represent the sounds (e.g., pretend to bounce a ball for 'B').
  • Word Building (10 mins)
    Select a simple word from the video (or a simple CVC word like 'cat'). Write the letters on the board (or use letter magnets). Sound out each letter individually, then blend the sounds together to form the word. Have students repeat the word after you.
  • Rhyming Fun (5 mins)
    Choose a word from the video, like 'cat'. Ask the children if they can think of any words that rhyme with 'cat'. Help them if needed and provide examples like 'hat' or 'mat'. Focus on the similar ending sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Sound Bingo
    Create simple bingo cards with pictures of objects that start with the letters taught in the lesson. Call out the letter sounds (e.g., "/b/ for ball!"). Students mark the picture if it starts with that sound. First to get bingo wins!
  • Letter Scavenger Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase letter flashcards around the room. Have students find the letters and say their names and sounds when they find them.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite letter in the video?
  • Can you think of a word that starts with the same sound as [letter name]?
  • Did you like singing the song with the Reading Machine?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Active listening
  • Vocabulary building

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What sound does the letter 'A' often make, like in 'apple'?

Correct Answer: /ă/

Question 2:

Which letter is this: B?

Correct Answer: B

Question 3:

What sound does 'B' often make, like in 'ball'?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 4:

Which letter is this: A?

Correct Answer: A

Question 5:

Which one makes the sound '/k/' like in cat?

Correct Answer: C

Question 6:

What sound does the letter 'C' often make, like in 'cat'?

Correct Answer: /k/

Question 7:

Which letter is this: C?

Correct Answer: C

Question 8:

Does 'cat' rhyme with 'hat'?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

The letter C is for what?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 10:

The letter B is for what?

Correct Answer: Ball

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A is for ____.

Correct Answer: apple

Question 2:

The sound /b/ is for the letter ____.

Correct Answer: B

Question 3:

Cat starts with the letter ____.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4:

A ____ helps us learn letters!

Correct Answer: machine

Question 5:

A and hat ____.

Correct Answer: rhyme

Question 6:

____ is the first letter of the alphabet.

Correct Answer: A

Question 7:

____ is the second letter of the alphabet.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8:

____ is the third letter of the alphabet.

Correct Answer: C

Question 9:

Letter A has the sound ____.

Correct Answer: /ă/

Question 10:

Letter C has the sound ____.

Correct Answer: /k/

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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