**Lesson Plan: Phonics – Sound Patterns 'au' and 'oi'**
**Grade:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Subject:** English Language (Phonics)
**Topic:** Sound Patterns 'au' and 'oi'
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify words with the 'au' and 'oi' sound patterns.
2. Pronounce 'au' and 'oi' sounds correctly.
3. Differentiate between words with 'au' and 'oi' patterns.
4. Use words containing 'au' and 'oi' in sentences.
**Materials:**
- Flashcards with 'au' and 'oi' words
- Chart paper and markers
- Worksheets
- Audio clips of words with 'au' and 'oi' sounds
- Interactive whiteboard (optional)
**Lesson Breakdown:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Greet the students and briefly review previous phonics lessons.
2. Introduce the new sound patterns 'au' and 'oi'.
3. Play a quick audio clip that highlights the 'au' and 'oi' sounds in various words.
**Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Teach the 'au' sound:**
- Write the 'au' words on the board: "haul," "fault," "launch," "because," etc.
- Pronounce each word and have the students repeat after you.
- Explain that 'au' often appears in the middle of words and makes the /ɔː/ sound.
2. **Teach the 'oi' sound:**
- Write the 'oi' words on the board: "boil," "coin," "noise," "void," etc.
- Pronounce each word and have the students repeat after you.
- Explain that 'oi' often appears in the middle of words and makes the /ɔɪ/ sound.
**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
1. **Group Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of flashcards with words that contain 'au' and 'oi' patterns.
- Have them sort the cards into two piles (one for 'au' words and one for 'oi' words).
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Review each group’s sorted words on the board.
- Discuss any words that were categorized incorrectly and correct them as a class.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Distribute worksheets with a mix of exercises – such as word searches, fill-in-the-blank sentences, and matching words to pictures for both 'au' and 'oi' words.
- Walk around the class to assist and monitor their progress.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Review the key points of the lesson.
2. Ask a few students to share sentences they made with the 'au' and 'oi' words.
3. Provide positive feedback and correct any mistakes.
**Assessment:**
- Observe groups during activities to see if students can correctly identify and sort the 'au' and 'oi' words.
- Evaluate worksheets to ensure understanding and correct usage.
- Listen to students' sentences for correct pronunciation and context usage.
**Extension Activities:**
- For students who excel, provide a list of more challenging words containing 'au' and 'oi' to use in creative writing assignments.
- For students who need more practice, offer additional audio-visual resources and one-on-one reading sessions to reinforce the sounds.
**Notes:**
- Differentiation: Pair students strategically to support peer learning and ensure groups are balanced.
- Adapt the lesson timing based on students’ pace and understanding.
This lesson plan should help Primary 6 students master the sound patterns 'au' and 'oi' through engaging and interactive activities.