Briefly describe an activity you would present to learners in a future lesson to assess of they have reached the learning outcomes of the lesson of phonological awareness and development

Answer 1

For a lesson focused on phonological awareness and development, I would present an engaging activity called “Sound Sorting.”

Activity: Sound Sorting

Objective: To assess learners' ability to identify and categorize sounds based on beginning phonemes.

Materials Needed:

• A collection of picture cards depicting objects or animals (e.g., cat, dog, apple, star, ball).
• Sorting mats with labeled categories for different phonemes (e.g., "B," "C," "D").

Instructions:

1. Introduction: Briefly review the concept of phonemes and demonstrate how to articulate the initial sounds of various words.

2. Sorting Task: Distribute picture cards to each student or group of students. Explain that they will work together to sort the cards based on their initial sounds.

3. Group Work: Allow learners to discuss and sort the cards onto the corresponding sorting mats, encouraging them to say the name of each picture aloud before placing it in the correct category.

4. Reflection: After sorting, gather the class to review the outcomes. Ask students to explain their sorting choices and articulate the initial sounds of the words.

Assessment: Observe students during the sorting task to assess their ability to correctly identify and categorize phonemes. Use a simple checklist to note if they can articulate sounds clearly and group words accurately. This will provide insight into their phonological awareness development and help identify areas for further instruction.