### Lesson Plan: Hard and Soft 'G' for Primary 6
#### Lesson Title: Distinguishing Hard and Soft 'G'
#### Learning Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recognize and differentiate between the hard 'g' and soft 'g' sounds.
2. Students will be able to identify the correct pronunciation of words containing 'g'.
3. Students will practice pronouncing and spelling words with both hard and soft 'g'.
#### Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
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#### Materials Needed:
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Flashcards with words containing hard and soft 'g'
3. List of example words for hard and soft 'g' (printed sheets)
4. Audio clips/recordings of example words (optional)
5. Worksheets for practice
6. Phonics game (e.g., Bingo cards)
#### Duration: 45 minutes
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### Warm-Up (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Introduction**: Welcome the students and explain the lesson objectives.
2. **Phonics Review**: Do a brief review of previously learned phonics sounds to activate prior knowledge.
3. **Introduction to Hard and Soft 'G'**: Explain the two sounds that the letter 'g' can make – hard 'g' as in "goat" and soft 'g' as in "giraffe".
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### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Explain Hard 'G'**:
- **Sound**: The hard 'g' is pronounced /ɡ/ (as in "go").
- **Examples**: "goat," "game," "give," "garden."
- **Rule**: Hard 'g' typically comes before the vowels a, o, u (e.g., "gallon", "goat", "gulf").
2. **Explain Soft 'G'**:
- **Sound**: The soft 'g' is pronounced /dʒ/ (as in "juggle").
- **Examples**: "giraffe," "giant," "gym," "gem."
- **Rule**: Soft 'g' usually appears before e, i, y (e.g., "gentle", "giant", "gypsum").
3. **Visual Aid**: Write the examples on the whiteboard, categorizing them under "Hard G" and "Soft G".
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### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Flashcards Activity**:
- Flash a card with a word that contains either a hard or soft 'g'.
- Ask students to pronounce the word out loud and identify the type of 'g'.
2. **Interactive Reading**:
- Read a list of words together as a class, categorizing each into hard or soft 'g'.
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### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Worksheet**:
- Distribute worksheets where students must sort a list of words into hard and soft 'g' categories.
- Include a short reading passage with underlined 'g' words where students should identify the sound.
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### Closure (5 minutes):
1. **Review**: Recap the rules for when a 'g' is hard or soft.
2. **Exit Ticket**:
- Give each student a small piece of paper.
- Ask them to write one word with a hard 'g' and one with a soft 'g'.
3. **Share**: Invite a few students to share their answers.
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#### Assessment:
1. Formative Assessment through observation during flashcard activity and guided practice.
2. Review of worksheet to check for understanding.
3. Exit tickets to ensure individual comprehension.
#### Homework:
1. **Word Hunt**: Ask students to find and write down 5 words with a hard 'g' and 5 with a soft 'g' from books or around the home.
2. **Reading Practice**: Assign a short passage for reading that includes a variety of 'g' words.
#### Extension Activities:
1. **Phonics Bingo**: Create Bingo sheets with hard and soft 'g' words.
2. **Peer Teaching**: Pair students to explain the rules to each other and quiz one another on new vocabulary.
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This lesson plan aims to ensure that students not only understand the difference between hard and soft 'g' but also can apply this knowledge in reading and spelling. It's designed to be interactive to keep students engaged and to cater to different learning styles.