Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Phonics - Sound Patterns 'ee' And 'oa'

**Lesson Plan: Phonics - Sound Patterns 'ee' and 'oa'** **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Subject:** English (Phonics) **Topic:** Sound Patterns 'ee' and 'oa' **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objectives:** 1. Students will recognize and pronounce the long vowel sounds 'ee' and 'oa'. 2. Students will identify and spell words containing the 'ee' and 'oa' sound patterns. 3. Students will use words with 'ee' and 'oa' in sentences. **Materials Needed:** - Flashcards with 'ee' and 'oa' words - Chart paper and markers - Whiteboard and markers - Worksheet with activities - Picture cards - Audio recording device (optional) **Activities and Procedures:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes):** - **Greeting and warm-up:** Begin with a short greeting and a phonics song that features various vowel sounds. - **Review of previous knowledge:** Briefly review what the students have previously learned about vowel sounds. - **Introduction to the topic:** Explain that today they will be learning about the long vowel sounds 'ee' (as in 'see') and 'oa' (as in 'boat'). **2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes):** - **Describe 'ee' sound:** - Write 'ee' on the board. - Pronounce it clearly and ask students to repeat. - Show flashcards with words like 'see,' 'tree,' 'green,' and 'bee.' - Have students read the words aloud and discuss the long 'e' sound in each word. - **Describe 'oa' sound:** - Write 'oa' on the board. - Pronounce it clearly and ask students to repeat. - Show flashcards with words like 'boat,' 'coat,' 'road,' and 'float.' - Have students read the words aloud and discuss the long 'o' sound in each word. **3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):** - **Word Sorting Activity:** - Provide students with a mix of 'ee' and 'oa' word cards. - Have students sort the cards into two groups based on the vowel sound. - After sorting, ask students to read the words from each group. - **Sentence Creation:** - Ask students to form simple sentences using 'ee' and 'oa' words. - Example sentences: "I see a green tree." "The boat floats on the water." **4. Independent Practice (5 minutes):** - **Worksheet Activity:** - Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises and matching activities featuring 'ee' and 'oa' words. - Example activity: "The ______ (tree/boat) grows tall." "We ______ (float/see) on the lake." **5. Assessment (5 minutes):** - **Listening and Speaking:** - Have students close their eyes and listen as you pronounce words with 'ee' or 'oa'. - Students will respond by showing a thumbs-up for 'ee' words and a thumbs-down for 'oa' words. - **Spelling Bee:** - Conduct a quick spelling bee with 'ee' and 'oa' words to check understanding. **6. Closure (5 minutes):** - **Review:** Recap the sounds 'ee' and 'oa' and the words they learned. - **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to write five sentences at home using at least three 'ee' words and three 'oa' words. **Extension Activities (Optional):** - **Story Creation:** Encourage students to write a short story using 'ee' and 'oa' words. - **Audio Recording:** Have students record themselves reading 'ee' and 'oa' words and sentences to improve pronunciation. **Reflection:** - Observe student participation and note areas where they may need additional practice. - Assess the effectiveness of the lesson and make adjustments for future lessons as needed. This lesson plan aims to make learning phonics interactive and engaging while ensuring students gain a clear understanding of the 'ee' and 'oa' vowel sounds.