### Lesson Plan: R-influenced Vowels ("ar") for Primary 1
#### **Lesson Title:** R-influenced Vowels ("ar")
#### **Grade Level:** Primary 1
#### **Subject:** English/Phonics
#### **Duration:** 30 Minutes
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### **Objectives:**
- Students will be able to identify and pronounce the "ar" sound correctly.
- Students will be able to recognize and read words that contain the "ar" sound.
- Students will practice writing words with the "ar" sound.
### **Materials:**
- Flashcards with "ar" words (e.g., car, star, jar, far, park, starfish)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank exercises and word matching activities
- "ar" phonics song or chant
- Interactive board or a projector (optional for showing videos or interactive games)
### **Introduction:** (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Greet the students.
- Briefly review previous phonics sounds (if any).
2. **Introduce the "ar" Sound:**
- Write "ar" on the whiteboard.
- Explain that when the letter "r" follows "a," it changes the sound to /ar/ as in "car."
- Pronounce "ar" clearly and ask students to repeat.
### **Direct Instruction:** (10 minutes)
1. **Sound and Word Recognition:**
- Show the "ar" flashcards one by one.
- Pronounce each word slowly, emphasizing the "ar" sound.
- Ask students to repeat after you.
2. **Interactive Practice:**
- Use the whiteboard to write "ar" words one at a time.
- Encourage students to come up and underline the "ar" in each word.
- Call out words and have students try to spell them on the board.
### **Guided Practice:** (10 minutes)
1. **Phonics Song/Chant:**
- Introduce a simple phonics song or chant that includes "ar" words.
- Sing or chant together as a class.
2. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises and word matching activities.
- Guide students through the first few examples.
- Monitor and provide assistance as needed.
### **Independent Practice:** (3 minutes)
1. **Reading and Writing:**
- Ask students to come up with their own sentences using one "ar" word.
- Encourage them to write these sentences in their notebooks or on paper.
### **Closure:** (2 minutes)
1. **Review:**
- Recap the day's lesson by asking students to name some "ar" words they learned.
- Reinforce the pronunciation of the "ar" sound.
2. **Conclusion:**
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
- Remind students to practice the "ar" sound at home.
### **Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation during the lesson.
- Review completed worksheets to ensure understanding.
- Listen to students’ pronunciation during activities.
### **Differentiation:**
- For students who are struggling, provide additional one-on-one practice.
- For advanced students, challenge them to find more "ar" words or create a short story using as many "ar" words as possible.
### **Homework:**
- Send home a list of "ar" words for students to practice reading with their families.
- Optional: Ask students to find and bring in pictures or items that have the "ar" sound in their names (e.g., a picture of a car, a jar).
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**Note:** Adjust the pace and complexity based on the students' engagement and comprehension levels. Keep the session lively and interactive to maintain their interest.