### Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 3
**Topic:** Sound Patterns - 'ch' and 'sh'
#### General Information
- **Grade:** Primary 3
- **Duration:** 45 minutes
- **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and pronounce words containing the 'ch' and 'sh' sound patterns and apply their knowledge in reading and writing exercises.
#### Materials Needed:
- Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard
- Flashcards with 'ch' and 'sh' words
- Worksheets with word matching, and fill-in-the-blank activities
- Reading passage with 'ch' and 'sh' words
- Audio clips for pronunciation practice
- Colored markers or crayons
- Rewards (stickers, small candies, etc.) for participation
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of the day: sound patterns 'ch' and 'sh'.
- Briefly explain that these sounds often appear at the beginning and end of words, and sometimes in the middle.
2. **Warm-Up (5 minutes):**
- Play a quick audio clip or show a short video that includes words with 'ch' and 'sh' sounds.
- Ask students to listen carefully and pick out any words they hear with these sounds.
- Write a few of the words they identify on the board.
3. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes):**
- Clearly write the sounds 'ch' and 'sh' on the board.
- Provide examples of words for each, saying them aloud and having the students repeat after you, e.g.,
- 'ch': chair, cheese, chicken, lunch, munch
- 'sh': ship, shoe, fish, wash, brush
- Use flashcards to show these words and reinforce recognition.
4. **Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
- Hand out worksheets with word matching and fill-in-the-blank activities focused on 'ch' and 'sh' words.
- Walk around the classroom to provide assistance as needed.
- Review the answers together on the board, inviting students to come up and write their answers.
5. **Interactive Reading (7 minutes):**
- Display a short passage or a simple story on the whiteboard that incorporates multiple 'ch' and 'sh' words.
- Read the passage together with the whole class, pausing to emphasize each 'ch' and 'sh' word.
- Discuss the story and ask comprehension questions to ensure understanding.
6. **Creative Activity (5 minutes):**
- Give students a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw a picture incorporating at least one 'ch' and one 'sh' word. For example, a beach scene with a chair and a fish.
- Encourage them to label their drawings with the words they used.
7. **Review and Recap (3 minutes):**
- Summarize the day's lesson, asking students to recall some of the 'ch' and 'sh' words they learned.
- Provide positive feedback and hand out rewards for participation and effort.
8. **Homework Assignment (Optional):**
- Assign a short homework task where students have to find and list five 'ch' and five 'sh' words at home.
- Ask them to use at least two of those words in a sentence.
#### Assessment:
- Informal observation during practice activities.
- Checking worksheet accuracy.
- Participation in interactive reading and creative activity.
- Reviewing the homework assignment (if applicable).
#### Additional Notes:
- Differentiate the lesson by providing extra support or challenge as needed.
- Incorporate more sensory activities if time permits, such as a 'ch' and 'sh' sound scavenger hunt around the classroom.
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This lesson plan provides a structured yet engaging approach to teaching Primary 3 students about the 'ch' and 'sh' sound patterns.