### Lesson Plan: R-influenced Vowels ("er")
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 50 minutes
**Objective:**
Students will identify, read, and use R-influenced "er" sounds in words. They will understand how the "er" sound affects word pronunciation and can distinguish it from other vowel blends.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with "er" words and images
- Worksheets with word exercises
- Audio recordings of "er" words (optional)
- Reading passages containing "er" words
- Colored pencils or markers
- A list of "er" words for a spelling activity
- Writing journals
**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Objective Sharing:**
- Greet the students and introduce the lesson.
- Write the objective on the board: "Today, we will learn about R-influenced vowels, specifically the 'er' sound."
2. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Start with a quick review by asking students if they know any words that have the "er" sound.
- Write some of their suggestions on the board.
**Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Explanation of R-influenced Vowels:**
- Explain that when the letter "r" follows a vowel, it changes how the vowel sounds, producing what is called an R-influenced vowel sound.
- Focus on the "er" sound, as in "her," "sister," and "teacher."
2. **Demonstration:**
- Write a few "er" words on the board: "her," "fern," "butter."
- Underline the "er" in each word and pronounce them.
- Ask students to repeat the words after you, emphasizing the "er" sound.
**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
1. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Show flashcards with images and corresponding "er" words.
- Ask students to say the word after seeing the picture and then read the word.
- Engage students by asking if they can come up with sentences using these words.
2. **Worksheet Exercise:**
- Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank "er" words.
- Students work in pairs to complete the sentences using appropriate "er" words.
**Independent Practice (5 minutes):**
1. **Reading Passage:**
- Provide students with a short reading passage that includes several "er" words.
- Ask them to underline all the "er" words they find in the passage.
**Extension Activity (10 minutes):**
1. **Spelling Activity:**
- Give students a list of "er" words to practice spelling.
- They can work in groups to quiz each other or spell the words out loud.
2. **Creative Writing:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph or story in their journals using as many "er" words as possible.
- They can illustrate their stories with colored pencils or markers.
**Closure (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Quickly review the "er" sound and some examples from the lesson.
- Ask a few students to share their creative writing or sentences.
2. **Exit Ticket:**
- Have each student write one "er" word they learned today on a sticky note and place it on the board as they leave.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during flashcard and worksheet activities for participation and understanding.
- Review their worksheets, reading passages, and creative writing for correct usage of "er" words.
- Use the exit tickets to gauge individual student understanding.