Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Phonics - Rhyming Words

### Lesson Plan: Rhyming Words **Grade:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Phonics **Duration:** 30 minutes **Topic:** Rhyming Words --- #### Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will: 1. Understand the concept of rhyming words. 2. Be able to identify and generate pairs of rhyming words. --- #### Materials Needed: - Picture cards or flashcards with rhyming words (e.g., cat-hat, dog-log, sun-bun) - A rhyming words storybook or nursery rhyme - A whiteboard and markers or chart paper - Nursery rhymes audio or a CD player - Worksheets with pictures of rhyming words (optional) --- #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Motivation**: Begin with a cheerful greeting and a short discussion about how some words sound the same at the end. 2. **Explain the Objective**: Tell the students that today they will learn about rhyming words, words that sound alike at the end. --- #### Direct Instruction (10 minutes): 1. **Definition**: Clearly define rhyming words with simple language. "Rhyming words are words that sound the same at the end, like 'cat' and 'hat'." 2. **Examples**: Use picture cards to show examples of rhyming words. Hold up a card with a picture of a "cat" and say the word "cat" clearly. Then, hold up a card with a picture of a "hat" and say "hat". - Ask the students: "Do 'cat' and 'hat' sound the same at the end?" - Repeat with other pairs like "dog-log" and "sun-bun." 3. **Nursery Rhyme Activity**: Read a short nursery rhyme that contains rhyming words, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". Emphasize the rhyming words as you read. --- #### Guided Practice (8 minutes): 1. **Rhyming Word Pairing**: Give each student a picture card. Have them walk around and find a classmate with a card that rhymes with theirs. For instance, if a student has a "cat" card, they should find the classmate with the "hat" card. 2. **Class Participation**: Call on pairs to show their cards and say the rhyming words out loud to the class. Reinforce the rhyming sound. --- #### Independent Practice (5 minutes): 1. **Worksheet Activity**: Provide students with a simple worksheet where they have to draw lines to connect rhyming pictures. For example, they draw a line from "cat" to "hat". 2. **Audio Rhymes**: Play an audio nursery rhyme or song, asking the students to clap their hands when they hear rhyming words. --- #### Closure (2 minutes): 1. **Review**: Recap what rhyming words are and give a few more examples. 2. **Q&A**: Ask the students to give you examples of rhyming words they can remember from the lesson. 3. **Praise and Encouragement**: Give positive feedback for their participation and efforts. --- #### Assessment: 1. **Observation**: Monitor student participation throughout the activities. 2. **Worksheet Check**: Collect and review the worksheets to assess understanding of rhyming pairs. 3. **Oral Feedback**: During the Q&A, assess students' verbal responses and understanding of rhyming words. --- #### Extension Activities: - **Rhyming Word Games**: Play games like "Rhyming Bingo" or "Rhyming Word Hunt" in the classroom or playground. - **Art and Craft**: Ask students to draw pictures of their favorite rhyming words and create a “Rhyming Wall” display. --- This lesson plan aims to engage young learners with interactive and fun activities, fostering their phonemic awareness and love for learning.