# 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.
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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.