Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Phonics - R-influenced Vowels (ir, Ur)

**Lesson Plan: R-Influenced Vowels (ir, ur)** **Grade Level:** Primary 5 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Subject:** Phonics **Objective:** Students will be able to identify and correctly pronounce R-influenced vowels (specifically "ir" and "ur"), and demonstrate their understanding through reading and writing exercises. --- ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - **"R-influenced Vowel"** chart - Flashcards with words containing "ir" and "ur" - Worksheets with fill-in-the-blanks and word-matching exercises - Short story or passage with "ir" and "ur" words underlined - Audio clips of "ir" and "ur" words (optional) - Reading books or handouts with relevant words ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Settling Down:** - Greet the students and settle them into their seats. - Introduce the day’s topic: R-influenced vowels, specifically "ir" and "ur." 2. **Discuss the Concept:** - Explain that R-influenced vowels are vowels that are followed by an "r" and that change the vowel sounds. - Write "ir" and "ur" on the whiteboard and model their sounds (e.g., "bird" and "burn"). - Engage students by asking them to think of any words they know with "ir" and "ur." ### Direct Instruction (15 minutes) 1. **Teach Sounds:** - Highlight that both "ir" and "ur" have similar sounds but are used differently in words. - Provide examples of each: - "ir": bird, girl, shirt, first - "ur": burn, turn, fur, hurt 2. **Pronunciation Practice:** - Pronounce each example aloud, emphasizing the R-influenced sounds, and have students repeat after you. 3. **Visual Aid:** - Present a chart showing the words categorized by "ir" and "ur" and their respective pictures. ### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Interactive Flashcard Activity:** - Display flashcards with "ir" and "ur" words on one side and pictures on the other. - Hold up a flashcard and have students say the word and identify if it's "ir" or "ur." 2. **Group Exercise:** - Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of mixed flashcards. - Ask them to sort the cards into "ir" and "ur" piles. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank sentences where students must choose the correct "ir" or "ur" word from a provided list. - Include a word-matching exercise on the worksheet where students match words to their pictures. ### Reading Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Short Story or Passage:** - Provide a short story or passage with sentences containing "ir" and "ur" words. - Have students take turns reading aloud, focusing on the correct pronunciation of the R-influenced vowels. ### Closing (10 minutes) 1. **Review:** - Recap the lesson by reviewing the chart that lists "ir" and "ur" words. - Ask students to share one "ir" word and one "ur" word they learned today. 2. **Feedback and Assessment:** - Provide immediate feedback on their pronunciation and spelling during the activities. - Collect worksheets to review and assess understanding. 3. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign a homework task where students collect and write down 5 "ir" words and 5 "ur" words they encounter in books, magazines, or their environment. ### Evaluation: - Monitor pronunciation and engagement during activities. - Review completed worksheets to ensure understanding of R-influenced vowels. - Provide individual feedback and support to students who need additional help. --- **Additional Notes:** - Adapt activities to suit the students' pace and ability levels. - Use audio clips for additional listening practice if available. - Encourage students to read aloud at home to reinforce the lesson. **End of Lesson Plan**