Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Phonics - R-influenced Vowels (er, Ear, Eer)

## Lesson Plan: R-Influenced Vowels (er, ear, eer) ### Grade Level: Primary 2 (2nd Grade) ### Subject: Phonics ### Duration: 45 minutes ### Topic: R-influenced Vowels (er, ear, eer) #### Objectives: 1. Students will recognize and correctly pronounce R-influenced vowels (er, ear, eer). 2. Students will differentiate between and correctly use er, ear, and eer in context. 3. Students will enhance their reading fluency and spelling skills. ### Materials Needed: - Flashcards with words containing er, ear, and eer - Chart paper and markers - Worksheets with fill-in-the-blanks, matching, and tracing activities - Multimedia tools (audio clips or videos with words containing these vowel sounds) - Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard - Printable storybook or short text with R-influenced vowels - Highlighters ### Lesson Plan: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Warm-Up Activity:** - Begin with a brief review of vowel sounds. - Introduce the concept of R-influenced vowels and explain that the letter "R" can change the sound of the vowels. - Write examples of R-influenced vowels on the board (er, ear, eer). 2. **Pronunciation Practice:** - Pronounce each vowel combination and ask students to repeat after you. - Use flashcards with words like "her," "fear," "cheer." Show them cards and have them pronounce the words. #### Direct Instruction (10 minutes) 1. **Explanation and Examples:** - Display a chart with a column for each R-influenced vowel (er, ear, eer). Add example words under each column. - Explain the difference in pronunciation and usage. For example: - er as in "her," "water," and "over" - ear as in "dear," "hear," and "year" - eer as in "cheer," "peer," and "deer" 2. **Interactive Video/Audio:** - Play a short video or audio clips that include words with these sounds. Ask students to listen carefully and identify the R-influenced vowels they hear. #### Guided Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Sorting Activity:** - Distribute flashcards to students and ask them to sort the cards into three groups based on the R-influenced vowels (er, ear, eer). - Use the whiteboard to verify as a class and correct any mistakes collectively. 2. **Worksheet Activity:** - Hand out worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises, matching words to pictures, and tracing activities that focus on er, ear, and eer words. - Walk around the class to assist and offer feedback. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Reading Fluency:** - Provide students with a short story or passage containing a variety of R-influenced vowels (printable storybook or text). - Ask students to read the passage individually, looking out for words with er, ear, and eer. 2. **Highlight and Identify:** - Give students highlighters and ask them to highlight all the words with the R-influenced vowels in the passage. #### Conclusion and Review (5 minutes) 1. **Class Discussion:** - Recap the lesson by asking students to share examples of R-influenced vowel words they found in their reading. - Review the pronunciation and meanings of these words one more time. 2. **Quick Assessment:** - Conduct a quick oral quiz or a show of hands to ensure students understand the differences between er, ear, and eer. #### Homework Assignment: - Assign students to write a short paragraph or a couple of sentences using at least one word with each R-influenced vowel. --- ### Assessment: - Observe students during activities for correct pronunciation and sorting. - Review worksheets and highlighted passages to assess understanding. - Check homework for proper usage of er, ear, and eer words. --- ### Differentiation: - **For Struggling Students:** - Provide additional one-on-one pronunciation practice and simpler words. - Use visual aids and repetitive exercises to reinforce learning. - **For Advanced Students:** - Challenge them with more complex words and longer passages. - Assign additional writing tasks that include more er, ear, and eer words. ### Reflection: - After the lesson, assess what worked well and what can be improved. - Note any students who may need further support and plan for follow-up lessons. By the end of this lesson, students should have a better understanding and ability to properly use, pronounce, and identify R-influenced vowels (er, ear, eer) in words.