Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Phonics - Phrases And Short Sentences

**Lesson Plan: Phrases and Short Sentences** **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Phonics **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Phrases and Short Sentences **Objectives:** - Students will be able to recognize simple phrases and short sentences. - Students will practice decoding letters and sounds to form meaningful phrases. - Students will improve their ability to speak and read simple phrases and sentences. **Materials Needed:** - Flashcards with simple words and pictures - A whiteboard and markers - Storybook with simple sentences - Audio recordings of simple sentences (optional) - Worksheets with simple phrases and sentences **Lesson Procedure:** **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Begin by greeting the students and having a short discussion about their favorite things (e.g., favorite animals, colors, toys) to engage them. - Sing a phonics song that reviews the alphabet sound. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)** 1. **Introduction to Phrases and Short Sentences:** - Explain that a phrase is a small group of words that work together, and a short sentence has a subject and a verb. - Use flashcards to show examples of simple phrases (e.g., "red ball", "big dog") and short sentences (e.g., "The cat runs.", "I see a tree."). 2. **Demonstrate Reading:** - Use a storybook with simple sentences. Read a few pages aloud, pointing to each word as you read. - Ask students to repeat after you to practice pronunciation and intonation. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)** 1. **Flashcard Activities:** - Show flashcards with pictures and the corresponding word. Have students say the word and then use it in a simple phrase or sentence. - Example: Show a picture of a dog and the word "dog". Students will then say "big dog" or "I see a dog." 2. **Whiteboard Writing:** - Write a few simple phrases and short sentences on the whiteboard. Read them together as a class. - Encourage volunteers to come up and write their own simple phrases or sentences using words of their choice from a list. **Independent Practice (10 minutes)** 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Provide worksheets with pictures and jumbled words. Have students arrange the words to match the picture and form a correct phrase or short sentence. - Example: Picture of a sun and jumbled words “the”, “shines”, “sun” – correct sentence: “The sun shines.” 2. **Listening Activity (if available):** - Play audio recordings of simple sentences. After each sentence, pause and ask students to repeat it and identify the words. **Closing (5 minutes)** 1. **Review and Recap:** - Review the phrases and sentences learned during the lesson. - Ask students to share their favorite phrase or sentence from the lesson. 2. **Homework:** - Assign a simple phonics practice sheet where students match words to pictures and write short sentences using those words. **Assessment:** - Observe students' participation in class discussions and activities. - Evaluate the completed worksheets and homework for understanding and accuracy. - Note improvements in pronunciation, reading fluency, and sentence formation. **Extension Activities:** - Create a "Phrase and Sentence" wall where students can add new phrases and sentences they learn. - Incorporate phonics games like "word match" or "sentence building" in future lessons to reinforce skills. **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on what strategies were effective and which areas needed more focus. - Adjust future lesson plans based on student engagement and understanding of the material.