### Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 6
#### Topic: Final Unstressed Syllables 'et' and 'it'
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**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify the final unstressed syllables 'et' and 'it' in words.
2. Students will be able to correctly pronounce words ending in 'et' and 'it'.
3. Students will be able to differentiate between words ending in 'et' and 'it'.
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with words ending in 'et' and 'it'
- Worksheets for individual practice
- Audio clips of words with unstressed syllables if available
- Chart paper and markers for group activity
- Word list handouts (e.g., 'budget', 'visit', 'rocket', 'bandit')
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and introduce the day's topic: Final unstressed syllables 'et' and 'it'.
- Briefly explain what syllables are and what it means for a syllable to be unstressed.
2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)**
- Write examples of words with 'et' and 'it' on the whiteboard (e.g., 'rocket', 'market', 'visit', 'bandit').
- Highlight the final syllables in each word.
- Demonstrate the pronunciation of the words, emphasizing the unstressed nature of the final syllables.
- Discuss how the pronunciation of these syllables is softer and less emphasized than stressed syllables.
3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Use flashcards with words ending in 'et' and 'it'. Hold up each card and have the class collectively pronounce the word.
- Ask individual students to come up and pick a card, read it aloud, and identify whether the word ends in 'et' or 'it'.
- Provide immediate feedback and correct pronunciation if necessary.
4. **Group Activity (10 minutes)**
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a chart paper and marker.
- Each group will have a list of mixed words ending in 'et' and 'it'.
- Students will sort the words into two categories: 'et' and 'it' and write them on the chart paper.
- After sorting, each group will present their chart to the class, reading out the words and justifying their categorization.
5. **Individual Practice (5 minutes)**
- Distribute worksheets that contain a mixture of sentences with blanks and a word bank.
- Students will fill in the blanks with the correct 'et' or 'it' ending words from the word bank.
- Example sentence: "The astronaut launched the ______ into space." (rocket)
6. **Review and Closing (5 minutes)**
- Review the key points of the lesson, including the final unstressed syllables 'et' and 'it' and their pronunciation.
- Go over a few examples from the worksheets to ensure understanding.
- Wrap up with a quick oral quiz where students listen and identify whether the words you say end with 'et' or 'it'.
7. **Homework Assignment**
- Assign a homework activity: Write a short paragraph or story using at least five words ending in 'et' and 'it'.
- Encourage them to underline the words in their story.
**Assessment:**
- Monitor students during group activities and guided practice for understanding and correct identification.
- Check the individual practice worksheets for correct answers.
- Review homework stories to ensure proper usage of 'et' and 'it' words.
**Reflection:**
- After the lesson, note which students may need more practice and which methods were most effective in teaching the final unstressed syllables.
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This lesson plan aims to help Primary 6 students understand and correctly use final unstressed syllables 'et' and 'it,' enhancing their pronunciation and spelling skills in English.