Module 1: Cornerstone
Module 1: Cornerstone
TUTORIAL MANUAL
Module 1
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Compiled by:
Edited by:
Tina Aligada
Meldred Reyes
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Introduction
We believe that a huge part of the success of any reading program is the type
of lessons one gives and the way these lessons are taught. The truth is, a program
is only as good as its implementer. We believe that all of our volunteers are capable
of being good teachers, provided they understand Cornerstone’s objectives and are
handed clear instructions. This manual was created to aide our tutors in preparing
their lessons and managing their sessions. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our
tutees get the best out of the Cornerstone Program—that time and efforts are not
wasted, that talents (theirs and yours!) are drawn out, and that learning is
maximized.
To appreciate this manual, one must first understand how the new
Cornerstone Modular Reading Program works. The concept is simple: we are going
for mastery of skills; therefore no child will be asked to learn topics he/she is simply
not ready for.
Each lesson plan is structured and organized into tables. The first column
indicates the date that particular session is suggested to be implemented. The
second column summarizes what tutors must be able to teach by the end of the
session. The third column tells tutors how to teach the lessons. Finally, the fourth
column is meant for tutors to take note of how the student performed for the day.
This manual provides activities for group and individual sessions. This
guarantees that tutors will actually teach the students and not just make them
answer worksheets. At the end of each lesson plan, templates for instructional
materials, in addition to worksheets, are provided. Because this compilation of
instructions, worksheets, templates and lesson plans also function as a journal, each
tutee must then be provided with his/her own manual.
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Reminders
3. Tutors are expected to write feedback for each student every session. This
will ensure continuity of implementation despite changes in the implementer.
It will also remind tutors of what to expect from each student. Bullet entries
will do.
4. Tutors are to make sure they summarize the student’s performance for the
day by checking whether the child has mastered the lesson or not.
5. Tutors are reminded to read the previous session’s Feedback column when
preparing for the coming session.
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Table of Contents
Instructions 3
Reminders 4
Module 1 6
Session 1 6-15
Lesson Plan 6
Worksheets 8
Session 2 16-21
Lesson Plan 16
Worksheets 18
Session 3 22-33
Lesson Plan 22
Templates 25
Worksheets 28
Session 4 34-42
Lesson Plan 34
Templates 36
Worksheets 37
Session 5 43-50
Lesson Plan 43
Worksheets 45
Session 6 51-58
Lesson Plan 51
Worksheets 53
Session 7 59-66
Lesson Plan 59
Worksheets 61
Session 8 67-73
Lesson Plan 67
Worksheets 70
Session 9 74-82
Lesson Plan 74
Worksheets 77
Session 10 83-88
Lesson Plan 83
Worksheets 85
References 89
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MODULE 1: LETTER SOUNDS
Objectives:
Pupils will learn to pronounce the correct vowel/consonant sound when seeing the letter associated with that sound.
Pupils will learn to identify the correct vowel/consonant letter when hearing the sound associated with that letter.
SESSION 1
Game:
Materials: A ball with letters
Preparation: Write letters all over the ball:
Aa, Ee, Ii
Variation: Instead of writing letters, tape
pieces of paper all over the ball instead.
Make sure one letter is written on each
piece of paper.
Mechanics: Form a circle and play music.
While the music is playing, have students
pass the ball with the letters Aa, Ee, & Ii.
When the music stops, the child who is
holding the ball then needs to say the
sound of each letter.
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Individual Instruction:
Sandpaper writing
Materials: sandpaper
Mechanics: Have the students write the
letters Aa, Ee, & Ii on sandpaper using their
fingers. Make sure they can identify each
letter, distinguish big letters from small
letters, and say the sounds of each letter
correctly.
Variation: Students may also write the
letters on sandpaper using chalk or pencil.
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Module 1: Session No. 1 Lesson: The Alphabet
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Module 1: Session No. 1 Lesson: The Alphabet
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Module 1: Session No. 1 Lesson: Letter A - Sound
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Module 1: Session No. 1 Lesson: Letter E - Sound.
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Module 1: Session No.1 Lesson: Letter I – Sound.
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Module 1: Session No. 1 Lesson: Letter I – Sound.
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SESSION 2
Game:
Materials: 5 paper plates
Preparation: Write one vowel for each
plate: Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu
Mechanics: Show the paper plates that
have A, E, I, O & U written on them to the
class. Ask students to say the sound of the
letters as each plate is shown to them or
handed to them.
Variation: Tutors may ask students to form
a circle and have students from different
points of the circle hold one plate. Have
them pass the circles to the person beside
them and when the lead tutors stay “Stop!”
the students holding paper plates each
have to shout out the sound of the letter
they are holding and give an example of a
word that starts with the said letter.
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Individual Instruction:
Squirt the letters
Materials: squirt/spray bottle
Preparation: Fill the bottle with water
Mechanics: Write the following letters on
the chalkboard: Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu. Ask the
tutee to squirt the letters then identify and
say the sounds.
Variation: Have the student think of a word
that starts with each letter.
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Name: Date:
Oo
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SESSION 3
Musical Letters
Materials: colored paper, scissors
Preparation: Cut out M, S, & T letters from
colored paper. The more letter cut-outs, the
better. These may be laminated for future
use.
Mechanics: Place the letters on the floor.
Play music and have the children walk
around the room. When the music stops,
each child needs to find a letter to stand on.
Have them say the sound of the letter they
are standing on.
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Individual Instruction:
Review lessons from the last session
Letter Search
Materials: foam puzzle letters, box, rice or
sand
Preparation: Pour the sand/rice inside the
box. Bury the letters inside.
Mechanics: Ask the student to look for a
letter. The student must be able to identify
the letter and demonstrate the sound. For
reinforcement of lessons, the tutor then
starts saying words that start with the letter
picked. Have the student put back the letter
in the correct puzzle hole.
Variation: Use plastic or magnetic letters
instead
Art Activity.
Materials: paper, glue, monggo seeds
Preparation: Write letters Mm, Ss, & Tt on
bond paper.
Mechanics: Have students glue monggo
seeds inside or along the sides of each
letter.
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M 25
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S 26
T 27
Encircle all the letter M’s .
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Color the pictures which start with the letter M.
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Color the pictures that begin with letter S.
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Color the big letter S’s with blue and the small letter s’s with
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Fill in the missing letter.
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SESSION 4
Jar of letters
Materials: Empty jar, magnetic/plastic
letters/scrabble tiles
Preparation: Place the letters inside the jar
Mechanics: The student gets one letter
from the jar, sounds out the letter and gives SUMMARY: (Please check one)
a word that starts with that letter. ○ Mastered the skill, can move on to next
session
Answer the worksheets. ○ Needs reinforcement next week
The volunteer may add more activities that
will help his/her tutee/s.
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Bb Pp Dd
Bb Pp Dd
Bb Pp Dd
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Write the correct first letter of the words and connect them to the right
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Color the small letter b yellow and the big letter B color blue.
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Fill in the missing letter.
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Write the correct first letter of the words and connect them to the right picture.
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Circle the items which begin with letter D.
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SESSION 5
Individual Instruction:
Basketball game
Materials: laundry basket, ball
Mechanics: Tell the students to throw the
ball into the basket. Masking tape may be
placed on the floor to mark a free throw
line. Students say the sound of Hh, Ff, &
Gg (tutor may randomize the sequence)
after they shoot the ball in the basket.
Variation: Students give words that start
with Hh, Ff, & Gg.
Letter Hop
Materials: Colored paper, pentel pen
Preparation:
Write Hh, Ff, & Gg on colored paper; one
letter per sheet.
Mechanics: Place the letters on the floor
and ask the children to hop from one letter
to another based on a series of letters or
letter sounds the tutor makes. The tutor SUMMARY: (Please check one)
must check for correct letter identification ○ Mastered the skill, can move on to next
and sequence. session
○ Needs reinforcement next week
Answer the worksheets.
The volunteer may add more activities.
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Color the fish with small letter f with yellow
and the fish with big F with brown.
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Color the objects which start with the letter F.
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Color the gorilla with big letter G with green
And color the gorilla with small letter g with brown.
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Draw a circle around the item that begin with letter G.
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SESSION 6
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Fill in the missing letter.
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Fill in the missing letter.
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Color the big letter R with pink and small letter r with green.
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SESSION 7
Individual Instruction:
Writing Activity
Materials: Grade 1 pad, pencil
Mechanics: Have the student practice
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writing Cc, Jj, & Kk on pad paper. Make
sure blue-red-blue lines are followed.
Have the student say the sound of each
letter.
Letter Hopscotch
Materials: chalk, stone
Preparation:
Draw hopscotch pattern on the floor using
chalk. If the school does not allow drawing
on the floor, have a manila paper ready.
Make sure the hopscotch pattern is drawn
there. Draw letters Cc, Jj, and Kk on each
hopscotch square, one letter per square.
Mechanics: Lead tutor says a word that
starts with either Cc, Jj, or Kk. The student
aims to throw the stone on the hopscotch
square that has that letter. The child is
then allowed to play hopscotch. SUMMARY: (Please check one)
○ Mastered the skill, can move on to next
Answer the worksheets. session
The volunteer may add more activities that ○ Needs reinforcement next week
will help his/her tutee/s.
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Color the objects which start with the letter C.
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Color the objects which start with the letter J.
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Color the objects which start with the letter J.
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Help the King find his kangaroo.
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SESSION 8
Letter Find
Preparation: Write letters Uu, Vv, Ww, Qq,
Pp, Oo randomly on the board.
Mechanics: Students are to find only the
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letters Vv and Qq and encircle them.
V W v U v u w V
q p Q O P q P Q
QvWoqPV q
Individual Instruction:
Straw Letters
Materials: straws, scissors, pipe cleaners
Preparation: Cut the straws and pipe
cleaners into small and long pieces of
different lengths.
Mechanics: Have students form letters Vv,
Qq, and Uu using the straws and pipe
cleaners. Tutors must check for proper
letter orientation and formation. Students
should also be asked to demonstrate the
letter sounds and give words that start with
Vv, Qq, and Uu.
Trash Can Review
Materials: Paper scraps, marker, trash can
Preparation: Write letters Vv, Qq, Ww, Uu,
Oo, and Pp on scraps of paper. You can
include capital, lowercase, or both.
Mechanics: Ask student to find Vv, Qq, and
Uu from among the pile of paper scraps.
When the student finds the correct letter,
have him/her crumple the paper and
throw/shoot it into the trash can.
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SUMMARY: (Please check one)
○ Mastered the skill, can move on to next
Answer the worksheets.
session
The volunteer may add more activities that
will help his/her tutee/s. ○ Needs reinforcement next week
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SESSION 9
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Letter Sorting
Materials: tray/container with three divisions
or three containers in the absence of a tray,
plastic letters or letter cards of Xx, Yy, Zz,
Ww, Ss
Mechanics: Have students sort only letters
Xx, Yy, and Zz.
Individual Instruction:
Throw and Catch
Materials: ball
Mechanics: Have student shout out words
that start with the letter Y and Z or end with
an X as tutor plays catch and throw with
him/her
Guess the object
Mechanics: Have students guess objects
that start with Y or Z or end in X:
a. Which object that ends with an X is
shaped like a square or rectangle and
can carry objects? <box>
b. Which object that starts with a Y is the
opposite of No? <yes>
c. Which place that starts with a Z is where
we can find different animals? <zoo>
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d. Tutors may ask additional questions
using the same concept as the ones
above.
SUMMARY: (Please check one)
Answer the worksheets. ○ Mastered the skill, can move on to next
The volunteer may add more activities that session
will help his/her tutee/s. ○ Needs reinforcement next week
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SESSION 10
Human Letters
Mechanics: Instruct students to think of
ways they can form letters using just their
bodies. They may use partners for some of
the letters. Tutors are to check if students
are forming the letters correctly. Ask the
students to form different letters.
Individual Instruction:
Sequence Review
Materials: pad paper, pencil
Mechanics: Have students write the
alphabet from Aa – Zz. Make sure not to
prompt the child or give clues.
Letter Stack Game
Materials: Scrabble tiles A-Z
Mechanics: Have the student get a tile and
recite the correct letter sound. Every time
he/she sounds a letter correctly, he/she can
place the tile down to form a tower. The
child stacks as many tiles to form the tallest
tower possible. If the child misreads a letter,
the child misses a turn and the tutor places
the tile on the tower instead.
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