Grade 1 Unit 4 The Wonder of Consonants 2
Unlock the wonders of language and storytelling with the second Wonder of Consonants unit!
Using the living images presented through stories, well-chosen verses and poems, and engaging hands-on creative activities, your child will explore the shapes (graphemes) and sounds (phonemes) of the final 11 consonants (C, H, J, N, P, Q, R, W, X, Y, Z), laying the foundation for literacy in a fun and meaningful way.
The English language has three layers: alphabetic code, pattern, and meaning. Learning to read begins with alphabet knowledge and phonemic awareness. Working from the whole to the parts, you will bring the alphabet (whole) and the letters (parts). For example, you will bring the letter Cc through the living image of a of a crystal cave beneath a craggy crest. You’ll do this by first bringing the image (story) and the phoneme (sound), then the grapheme (letter). This will be done over and over with new letters and working on a two-and-a-half-day rhythm.
The Wonder of Consonants unit cultivates listening skills, vocabulary development, and expressive communication by immersing your child in a world of oral expression. Those who learn to speak expressively gain the ability to share their feelings with conviction. Literacy is the foundation for expression, including letter recognition, sound recognition, phonics rules, syllable rules, spelling rules, and grammar.
This unit integrates social studies concepts, focusing on interconnectedness, building strong communities and respecting diversity. Every story, verse, and activity is carefully chosen to foster a deep appreciation and a sense of responsibility in your child to recognize their role within their community of learners.
The Wonder of Consonants 2 unit empowers you to guide your child through a rich tapestry of language, literacy, and cultural exploration, igniting the spark of storytelling, creativity, and language discovery.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Consonants 2
Learning Standards
Concept: Stories and other texts can be shared through pictures and words.
Connection: Your child will hear stories every day and use those stories to build images related to central ideas.
Concept: Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
Connection: As your child hears stories and connects letters to them, they will begin to see the world as full of letters!
Concept: Playing with language helps us discover how language works.
Connection: Your child will work with verses and songs that play with language and sounds.
Concept: Through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world.
Connection: Your child will hear stories from around the world, thereby hearing about different cultures and attitudes. They will begin to build a sense of story and how to tell their own.
Social Studies:
Concept: Our rights, roles, and responsibilities are important for building strong communities.
Connection: Your child will hear stories of rights, roles and responsibilities and have opportunities to find those that apply to their own home learning environment.
Concept: Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals and care for the local environment.
Connection: Stories will build a picture of diversity and connect to themes of the earth’s landscape. Inspiration for the values within the stories will expand on the idea of respect for diversity and care.