### Lesson Plan: Sounding, Identification, and Associating Double Vowel Sounds (oo, OO, oi, ue, er, ar)
#### Grade Level: Nursery 1
#### Subject: Phonics
#### Duration: 45 Minutes
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify and pronounce the double vowel sounds (oo, OO, oi, ue, er, ar).
2. Students will associate these sounds with pictures and words.
3. Students will participate in interactive activities to reinforce their understanding of these sounds.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with double vowel sounds (with both uppercase and lowercase)
- Picture cards that correspond to the sounds (e.g., moon for "oo", book for "OO", coin for "oi", blue for "ue", butter for "er", car for "ar")
- Whiteboard and markers
- Phonics songs or audio recordings
- Toy microphones or pointers for individual reading
- Worksheets for tracing and matching sounds to pictures
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#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students warmly and gather them in a circle.
- Explain that today’s lesson is about learning special sounds made by putting two vowels together.
2. **Sound Introduction and Pronunciation (10 minutes):**
- Start with the sound "oo" and show the corresponding flashcard.
- Pronounce the sound clearly and have the class repeat after you several times.
- Show a picture of a "moon" and say the word, emphasizing the "oo" sound. Have the class repeat.
- Repeat the same process for "OO" (e.g., book), "oi" (e.g., coin), "ue" (e.g., blue), "er" (e.g., butter), and "ar" (e.g., car).
- Use phonics songs to incorporate these sounds (e.g., a song about each double vowel).
3. **Identify and Associate (10 minutes):**
- Display multiple picture cards and ask students to identify the correct flashcard that matches the sound.
- For example, hold up a picture of a "book" and ask, "What sound do we hear in the word 'book'?"
- Encourage students to come up individually and match the picture with the correct sound flashcard using toy microphones or pointers.
4. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Distribute worksheets with tracing activities for each double vowel sound.
- Include pictures on the worksheet where students draw lines to match the words with the pictures.
- Walk around the classroom, assisting students and providing positive reinforcement.
5. **Reinforcement Game (5 minutes):**
- Play a simple game like "Sound Bingo," where students have cards with pictures, and you call out the sounds. They must cover the corresponding picture.
- Alternatively, do a "Sound Scavenger Hunt" where students find objects in the classroom that have the double vowel sounds.
6. **Closing and Review (5 minutes):**
- Review the vowel sounds via a quick oral recap.
- Sing a short fun song or chant with all the double vowel sounds to reinforce.
- Praise the students for their participation and excellent job in making the sounds.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation in activities and games.
- Check the worksheets for correct tracing and matching.
- Listen to student pronunciation during individual activities.
#### Differentiation:
- For advanced learners, introduce simple sentences containing the double vowel sounds.
- For students needing extra help, offer small group support or one-on-one guidance during activities.
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#### Homework:
- Send home a handout with more pictures and words for students to practice with their parents.
- Optional: Provide a link to phonics songs online for further reinforcement.
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This lesson plan ensures that Nursery 1 students have a fun, engaging, and interactive session learning about and practicing double vowel sounds.