Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Phonics - Diagraphs ‘ai’ And ‘ay’

### Lesson Plan: Phonics - Digraphs 'ai' and 'ay' #### Grade Level: Nursery 2 #### Subject: Phonics #### Duration: 45 minutes #### Topic: Digraphs 'ai' and 'ay' --- #### Objectives: 1. **Cognitive**: Students will identify and distinguish the sounds of the digraphs 'ai' and 'ay'. 2. **Affective**: Students will express curiosity and enjoyment in learning new sounds. 3. **Psychomotor**: Students will be able to write simple words containing the digraphs 'ai' and 'ay'. --- #### Materials: - Flashcards with 'ai' and 'ay' words (e.g., train, rain, day, play) - Chart with 'ai' and 'ay' words - Picture cards representing 'ai' and 'ay' words - Dry erase board and markers - Worksheets with 'ai' and 'ay' words for coloring and tracing - Audio clips of words containing 'ai' and 'ay' - Craft materials for hands-on activities (e.g., paper, crayons, glue) --- #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-up**: Engage students with a simple song that involves clapping hands. 2. **Introduction to Digraphs**: Explain that today we will learn about digraphs, specifically 'ai' and 'ay'. Introduce the terms in a fun and engaging way, showing how two letters come together to make one sound. --- #### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Explain and Demonstrate**: - Write the digraph 'ai' on the board. Say the sound /ai/ and have students repeat it. - Show flashcards with 'ai' words (train, rain, pain, mail). Say each word aloud, emphasizing the /ai/ sound. - Write the digraph 'ay' on the board. Say the sound /ay/ and have students repeat it. - Show flashcards with 'ay' words (day, play, say, bay). Say each word aloud, emphasizing the /ay/ sound. 2. **Listening Activity**: - Play audio clips of words containing 'ai' and 'ay'. Ask students to identify if they hear 'ai' or 'ay'. --- #### Guided Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Word Sorting**: - Provide students with a mix of picture cards and words. Ask them to sort the cards into two groups: 'ai' words and 'ay' words. 2. **Writing**: - Hand out worksheets where students can trace and color words that contain 'ai' and 'ay'. Encourage them to say the words aloud as they write. --- #### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Craft Activity**: - Have students create 'ai' and 'ay' word craft. Provide cut-out letters and pictures. Students will paste 'ai' and 'ay' letters with corresponding pictures (e.g., 'ai' next to a picture of rain and 'ay' next to a picture of a day). 2. **Reading Practice**: - Prepare a mini-book with simple sentences using 'ai' and 'ay' words. Students will read with a partner or teacher aide. --- #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Review**: - Recap the digraphs learned: 'ai' and 'ay'. Ask a few students to share words they remembered. 2. **Closure Activity**: - Sing a phonics song that includes 'ai' and 'ay' words to reinforce learning. 3. **Assessment**: - Give students stickers or stamps as a positive reinforcement for participation and effort. --- #### Differentiation: - **For Advanced Learners**: Provide a list of more complex 'ai' and 'ay' words for additional practice. - **For Struggling Learners**: Offer one-on-one support and use simpler words to ensure understanding. --- #### Extra Notes: - Ensure to keep the lesson interactive and engaging to maintain the interest of young learners. - Incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to cater to different learning styles. By the end of the lesson, students in Nursery 2 should have a clear understanding of the digraphs 'ai' and 'ay' and be able to recognize and use them in simple words.