**Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 2 - R-influenced Vowels (ir, ire)**
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### Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize, read, and write words with the r-influenced vowels "ir" and "ire."
### Materials:
- Flashcards with "ir" and "ire" words (e.g., bird, girl, fire, tire)
- Chart paper and markers
- Word worksheets
- Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
- Pocket chart
- Phonics readers that include "ir" and "ire" words
- Audio clips of words and sentences with "ir" and "ire"
- Small reward stickers
### Duration:
1 Hour
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- Begin with a brief review of previously learned vowel sounds to refresh the students' memory.
- Introduce the concept of r-influenced vowels, explaining that the letter 'r' changes the way the vowel sounds.
- Present the "ir" and "ire" sounds, ensuring students understand the difference.
#### 2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- **Flashcard Activity:** Show flashcards with "ir" and "ire" words. Have students chorally read each word aloud.
- **Pocket Chart:** Create a T-chart on a pocket chart labeled "ir" and "ire." Ask students to come up and place the flashcards under the correct column.
- **Sound Discrimination:** Play audio clips of words and have students give thumbs up if they hear "ir" or thumbs down if they do not.
#### 3. Group Activity (15 minutes)
- **Word Sort:** Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of cut-out word cards. Have students sort them into "ir" and "ire" categories.
- **Collaborative Sentence Formation:** Ask groups to write sentences using both "ir" and "ire" words. Have them share their sentences with the class.
#### 4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)
- Distribute worksheets with word search, fill-in-the-blank, and matching exercises focused on "ir" and "ire" words.
- As students work on their worksheets, walk around the room to provide individual support and guidance.
#### 5. Reading Practice (5 minutes)
- Use a phonics reader book that contains several "ir" and "ire" words. Have students take turns reading aloud, emphasizing the r-influenced vowel sounds.
#### 6. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Review the main points of the lesson, asking questions to check for understanding.
- Have students share some of their favorite "ir" and "ire" words learned in the lesson.
- Provide positive reinforcement and distribute small reward stickers for participation and effort.
### Assessment:
- Observe students during guided practice and group activities to assess their understanding and correct pronunciation.
- Review completed worksheets to check for accuracy.
- Listen for correct usage and pronunciation during the reading practice and conclusion.
### Homework:
- Assign a short list of "ir" and "ire" words for students to practice reading and writing at home.
- Encourage students to find and bring to class any additional "ir" and "ire" words they come across in books or at home.
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This lesson plan aims to make learning engaging through a combination of activities and formative assessments, ensuring that students gain confidence in recognizing and using r-influenced vowels.