### Lesson Plan: Phonics - Digraphs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ for Nursery 2 Students
#### Duration: 30 minutes
#### Objective:
Students will be able to recognize, pronounce, and identify the digraphs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ in words.
#### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words (e.g., coin, boil, soil, boy, toy, joy)
- Picture cards or objects representing ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words
- Chart paper and markers
- Whiteboard and dry erase markers
- Worksheets with fill-in-the-blanks and matching exercises
- Storybook with ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sound words (optional)
#### Lesson Overview:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greeting and warm-up song
- Brief explanation of what digraphs are, focusing on ‘oi’ and ‘oy’
2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)**
- Introduce the digraphs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’
- Display flashcards and pictures
- Pronounce each word together, emphasizing the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sound
3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Play a matching game with picture cards and corresponding words
- Practice with a call-and-response activity where the teacher says a word, and the students identify whether it’s ‘oi’ or ‘oy’
4. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)**
- Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises and simple matching tasks
- Encourage students to work individually or in pairs
5. **Review and Closing (5 minutes)**
- Recap the lesson with a quick game or interactive activity like pointing to objects in the room that might contain ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sounds
- Provide positive feedback and encourage students to look for ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words at home
#### Step-by-Step Procedure:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up**: Begin with a cheerful song to get the students engaged.
- **Explanation of Digraphs**: Show them a chart with several examples of digraphs and explain that a digraph is when two letters come together to make a new sound. Focus specifically on ‘oi’ and ‘oy’.
2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)**
- **Introduce ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ Sounds**: Write ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ on the whiteboard. Say each sound clearly and ask the students to repeat after you.
- **Flashcards and Pictures**: Show flashcards with words like coin, boil, soil (for ‘oi’) and boy, toy, joy (for ‘oy’). Pair these with pictures to provide visual context.
- **Pronunciation Practice**: Have students say each word after you.
3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- **Picture and Word Matching Game**: Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of picture cards and corresponding word cards. Ask them to match the pictures with the correct words.
- **Call-and-Response**: Say a word aloud and ask students to shout out ‘oi’ or ‘oy’ based on what they hear. For example, if you say "coin," students should respond with ‘oi’.
4. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)**
- **Worksheet Activity**: Hand out worksheets that include fill-in-the-blank sentences (e.g., The b_ _ is playing with a t_ _.) and matching exercises where students draw lines from pictures to the correct words.
5. **Review and Closing (5 minutes)**
- **Quick Recap Game**: Play a quick game where students point out objects or images in the classroom that contain ‘oi’ or ‘oy’ sounds.
- **Encouragement**: Praise the students for their hard work and encourage them to practice finding and saying ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words at home.
#### Assessment:
- Observe students during the guided and independent practice to ensure they correctly identify and pronounce ‘oi’ and ‘oy’.
- Review the worksheets to check for understanding and correct usage of the digraphs.
#### Extensions:
- A storytelling session using a book that features ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words, encouraging students to spot and shout out the digraphs as they hear them.
- A craft activity where students create their own flashcards with ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words and illustrations.
By the end of the lesson, students should have a clear understanding of the digraphs ‘oi’ and ‘oy’, be able to pronounce them correctly, and identify common words that include these sounds.