1. Introduce the word "I"
  2. Read sentences with the word "I"

  1. Pocket chart
  2. Hand puppet
  3. Word ring with the words from the previous lessons
  4. Word cards from the previous lessons
  5. Six word cards with the word "I" in lower case letters
  6. Sentence Strips

  7. Pictures on 5"x8" index cards

  8. Objects

  9. Worksheets 1-9A, 1-9B, 1-9C



  1. Letter Names
    1. Sing the alphabet song as the puppet touches the letters up to the letter "Hh".

  2. Phonemic Awareness
    1. Again tell the students to listen carefully as you say a two syllable word with a pause between the syllables like "can .... dy". Then have the students say the complete word.
    2. Repeat with other two and three syllable words.

  3. Review The Words On The Word Ring
    1. Have all the students read the words together.

  4. Introduce The Word "I"
    1. Introduce the word "I" by holding up a word card for "I" and telling the students that this is the word for "I". Then use the word "I" in sentences to illustrate its meaning. For example, hold up a word card for "I" as you point to yourself and say "I am the teacher". Be sure second language learners know the meaning of the word.
    2. Place the word card for "I" in the pocket chart and demonstrate its sign. Make sure all the students can correctly sign "I".
    3. Call on individual students to say sentences with the word "I" while you hold up the word card. Have the class repeat each sentence. Make sure the students emphasize and sign the word "I" each time they say it.

  5. Read Sentences With The Word "I"
    2. Have all the students read the sentences together.

  6. Seat Work
    1. Have each student do Worksheets 1-9A and 1-9B.


  1. Review Sessions

  2. Homework
    1. Give each student Worksheet 1-9C to do at home.