### Lesson Plan: Complex Consonant Groups 'ck' and 'dge'
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Subject:** Phonics
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Complex Consonant Groups 'ck' and 'dge'
#### Learning Objectives
1. **Recognition:** Students will recognize the consonant groups 'ck' and 'dge'.
2. **Pronunciation:** Students will accurately pronounce words containing the consonant groups 'ck' and 'dge'.
3. **Spelling:** Students will correctly spell words containing 'ck' and 'dge'.
4. **Application:** Students will be able to use words with 'ck' and 'dge' in sentences.
#### Materials Needed
- Chart or whiteboard
- Markers
- Flashcards with 'ck' and 'dge' words
- Worksheets with word lists, fill-in-the-blanks, and matching exercises
- Audio recording or video illustrating the pronunciation
- Letter tiles or magnetic letters
- Notebooks and pencils
#### Warm-up (10 minutes)
1. **Introduction:** Begin by writing 'ck' and 'dge' on the board. Ask students if they have seen these groups in words before and to provide examples.
2. **Discussion:** Explain that these are complex consonant groups and are used to spell specific sounds in English words. Briefly mention rules:
- 'ck' typically follows a short vowel sound (e.g., back, lick).
- 'dge' usually comes after a short vowel to represent the /j/ sound (e.g., bridge, edge).
#### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Demonstration:** Show flashcards with words containing 'ck' and 'dge' like “duck,” “truck,” “judge,” and “fudge.”
2. **Pronunciation Practice:** Use an audio recording or your voice to model the pronunciation of these words. Have students repeat each word after you.
3. **Visual Aids:** Draw or display a chart that outlines when to use 'ck' and 'dge,' using examples.
#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Interactive Activity:** Distribute letter tiles or magnetic letters. Have students form words with 'ck' and 'dge' following a given vowel (e.g., "Here's 'i'; make a word with 'ck.'")
2. **Fill-in-the-Blanks:** Provide worksheets where students have to fill in the blanks with 'ck' or 'dge' in different words.
3. **Partner Practice:** Pair students to quiz each other using flashcards. One student shows a card, the other spells the word and pronounces it.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Worksheet:** Give students a worksheet with mixed exercises such as word lists to sort under 'ck' and 'dge,' sentences to complete with the correct word, and pictures matching with words.
2. **Writing Exercise:** Ask students to write 3-5 sentences using at least one 'ck' word and one 'dge' word.
#### Assessment (5 minutes)
1. **Quick Quiz:** Have a short quiz with 5 questions, where students circle the correct consonant group ('ck' or 'dge') in a list of words.
2. **Oral Reading:** Call on a few students to read sentences or words aloud from their worksheets.
#### Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
1. **Review:** Summarize the lesson briefly. Remind students of the key rules for using 'ck' and 'dge'.
2. **Exit Ticket:** On a small piece of paper, have each student write one 'ck' word and one 'dge' word as their “exit ticket” before leaving.
#### Homework
Assign students a list of 10 words containing 'ck' and 'dge' to practice at home. Ask them to write a short story or paragraph using at least 5 of these words and bring it to the next class.
#### Reflection
After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Note any students who may need additional support or extension activities.