Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will practice isolating and producing the /r/ sound in isolation, words, sentences, and read an /r/-rich paragraph to reinforce accurate articulation.
Accurate /r/ production enhances speech clarity and confidence; paragraph-level practice promotes transfer to academic reading and writing.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
2 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Isolation Drill
2 minutes
Step 2
Word-Level Practice
2 minutes
Step 3
Sentence-Level Practice
2 minutes
Step 4
Paragraph Read-Aloud
3 minutes
Step 5
Quick Feedback & Goal Setting
1 minute

Slide Deck
Session 1: R-mazing Paragraphs
Warm-Up & Isolation Drill
Word-Level Practice
Sentence-Level Practice
Paragraph Read-Aloud & Feedback

Worksheet


Worksheet


Reading


Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will refine their /r/ sound in connected speech by reading and self-monitoring a medium‐length, R-rich paragraph, focusing on clarity in challenging phrases.
Building on word and sentence practice, paragraph‐level work fosters carryover to academic reading and speaking; targeted feedback boosts articulation accuracy and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
2 minutes
Step 1
Quick Articulation Review
1 minute
Step 2
Sentence Review Drill
2 minutes
Step 3
Medium Paragraph Read-Aloud
4 minutes
Step 4
Targeted Phrase Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Feedback & Goal Setting
1 minute

Slide Deck
Session 2: Refining /r/ in Paragraphs
Quick Articulation Review
Sentence Review Drill
Medium Paragraph Read-Aloud
Targeted Phrase Practice
Feedback & Goal Setting

Reading


Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will generate and articulate their own /r/-rich sentences, practicing accurate /r/ production in both written and oral formats.
Personalizing sentence creation engages students in active language use, reinforcing articulation skills and encouraging transfer of accurate /r/ production into their writing and speech.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
2 minutes
Step 1
Quick Articulation Warm-Up
1 minute
Step 2
Brainstorm R-rich Words
2 minutes
Step 3
Create R-rich Sentences
3 minutes
Step 4
Read-Aloud & Self-Monitor
3 minutes
Step 5
Feedback & Reflection
1 minute

Slide Deck
Session 3: Crafting R-Rich Sentences
Quick Articulation Warm-Up
Brainstorm R-Rich Words
Create R-Rich Sentences
Read-Aloud & Self-Monitor
Feedback & Reflection

Worksheet


Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will demonstrate mastery of the /r/ sound by reading a longer R-rich paragraph, planning and writing their own R-rich paragraph, and sharing it with peers for feedback.
Culminating in synthesis of reading, writing, and speaking reinforces transfer of accurate /r/ production, builds confidence, and fosters independent articulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
2 minutes
Step 1
Quick Articulation Warm-Up
1 minute
Step 2
Long Paragraph Read-Aloud
2 minutes
Step 3
Plan Original Paragraph
2 minutes
Step 4
Create & Read-Aloud Original Paragraph
3 minutes
Step 5
Feedback & Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 4: Mastering & Creating R-Rich Paragraphs
Quick Articulation Warm-Up
Long Paragraph Read-Aloud
Plan Original Paragraph
Create & Read-Aloud Original Paragraph
Feedback & Reflection

Reading


Project Guide
