### Lesson Plan: R-Influenced Vowels (ur)
#### Grade Level:
Primary 2
#### Subject:
Phonics
#### Duration:
45 minutes
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### Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify R-influenced vowels (ur) in words.
2. Pronounce words with the (ur) sound correctly.
3. Use words with the (ur) sound in sentences.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with words containing (ur)
- Chart paper and markers
- Worksheets with (ur) words and sentences
- Audio recordings of words with (ur) sound (optional)
- Word search or crossword puzzles with (ur) words
### Lesson Steps:
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#### **1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Greet the students** and briefly discuss the day's objective.
- **Review previous knowledge**: Quickly review what vowels are and what R-influenced vowels mean (vowels that are modified in sound because of the presence of the letter "r" after them).
#### **2. Teaching the Concept (10 minutes):**
- **Explain** the concept of R-influenced vowels, focusing on the (ur) combination.
- Use examples such as "turn," "burn," "fur," “nurse,” and “purple.”
- **Phonetics practice**: Demonstrate how the sound is made by placing the tongue in the correct position and practice a few times with the class.
#### **3. Interactive Activities (15 minutes):**
- **Flashcard activity**: Show flashcards with words containing (ur) and ask students to read them aloud.
- Example flashcards: turn, burn, fur, hurt, nurse, purple, curb, burst.
- **Sentence creation**: Ask students to come up with sentences using any of the (ur) words. Write their sentences on the board.
- Encourage students to share their sentences with the class.
#### **4. Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
- **Worksheet activity**: Hand out worksheets that contain exercises related to (ur) words. The worksheet may include:
- Matching words to pictures.
- Filling in the blanks in sentences with appropriate (ur) words.
- Word search or crossword puzzles.
#### **5. Independent Practice (5 minutes):**
- Allow students to complete a word search puzzle containing (ur) words individually or in pairs.
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#### **6. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Review**: Recap the lesson by going over some of the (ur) words and having students pronounce them again.
- **Exit Ticket**: Ask each student to write one sentence using an (ur) word to be handed in before leaving.
### Homework:
- Assign students a short list of new (ur) words to practice at home with their parents.
- Ask them to bring in a picture or a drawing of something that relates to an (ur) word, and be ready to share it in the next class.
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### Assessment:
- **Oral participation**: Monitor how students pronounce (ur) words during the lesson.
- **Worksheet completion**: Check their worksheets for understanding.
- **Exit ticket**: Assess the correctness of the sentences they write.
### Adjustments for Different Learners:
- **For struggling readers**: Provide additional one-on-one support, use simpler (ur) words, and possibly integrate multimedia aids.
- **For advanced learners**: Introduce more complex (ur) words and encourage them to write more complex sentences.
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### Reflection:
At the end of the lesson, take notes on which parts of the lesson were successful and which parts could be improved for future lessons. Consider students' engagement and understanding to better tailor the next phonics lesson.