Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Phonics - ounding, Identification And Writing Of Homophones

# Nursery 2 Phonics Lesson Plan ## Topic: Sounding, Identification, and Writing of Homophones ### Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify the homophones: eight-ate, male-mail, caught-cot, too-two, flour-flower, deer-dear. 2. Understand the meanings of each homophone. 3. Pronounce the homophones correctly. 4. Write and use the homophones in simple sentences. ### Materials Needed: - Flashcards with pictures and words of the homophones - Whiteboard and markers - Printed worksheets with matching exercises - Craft materials (colored paper, glue, scissors, markers) - Storybook featuring homophones (optional) - Visual aids (posters, charts) ### Lesson Duration: 45 minutes ### Activities: #### 1. Introduction (5 minutes) - Greet the students and gather them in a circle. - Introduce the topic of homophones, explaining that homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. - Give a couple of quick examples (e.g., eight-ate). #### 2. Sounding and Identification (10 minutes) - Show flashcards with pictures and words of each homophone pair: - Eight-ate - Male-mail - Caught-cot - Too-two - Flour-flower - Deer-dear - For each pair, say the words aloud and invite the students to repeat after you. - Discuss the meaning of each word with a simple explanation and corresponding picture. - Example: "Eight is a number. Ate is when you have eaten something." #### 3. Interactive Activity – Matching Game (10 minutes) - Divide the students into small groups and give each group a set of flashcards. - Instruct the students to match the words with the correct pictures. - Walk around the classroom to assist and correct any misunderstandings. #### 4. Writing Practice (10 minutes) - Distribute worksheets with the homophone pairs and spaces to write sentences. - Guide the students to complete sentences using the correct homophone: - Example: "I have _____ apples." (eight) - Once completed, review the sentences as a class. #### 5. Creative Activity – Homophone Art (5 minutes) - Give each student craft materials and ask them to choose their favorite homophone pair. - Instruct them to create a small poster with the two words and draw matching pictures. - Allow the students to share and explain their posters with the class. #### 6. Story Time (Optional – 5 minutes) - If time permits, read a short storybook that includes some of the homophones covered in class. - Pause briefly when a homophone is read to reinforce understanding and pronunciation. #### 7. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes) - Recap the lesson by reviewing each homophone pair. - Ask students to volunteer and share sentences they wrote using the homophones. - Give praise and positive reinforcement. ### Assessment: - Observe student participation during the matching and interactive activities. - Review the completed worksheets to check understanding and correct usage of homophones. ### Homework: - Provide students with a simple worksheet to practice identifying and writing the homophones at home. Ask parents to assist and review the work. --- This lesson plan aims to make learning fun and interactive while ensuring that Nursery 2 students grasp the basic concept of homophones and can apply their understanding in speaking and writing.