### Phonics Lesson Plan: Sound Patterns 'th' and 'sh'
#### Subject:
English (Phonics)
#### Grade Level:
Primary 4
#### Duration:
60 minutes
#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the sounds 'th' and 'sh'.
2. Pronounce words containing 'th' and 'sh' correctly.
3. Differentiate between common 'th' and 'sh' words.
4. Write simple sentences using 'th' and 'sh' words.
#### Materials Needed:
1. Flashcards with 'th' and 'sh' words
2. Chart paper
3. Markers
4. Whiteboard and markers
5. Phonics worksheets
6. Audio clips of words with 'th' and 'sh' sounds
7. Word search puzzle containing 'th' and 'sh' words
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. Greet the students and explain the day's objective.
2. Briefly introduce the 'th' and 'sh' sounds, and demonstrate how they are pronounced.
- 'th' as in 'this', 'that', 'both'
- 'sh' as in 'ship', 'shop', 'fish'
3. Use a mirror to show tongue positioning for 'th' (tongue between teeth) and 'sh' (tongue behind the teeth, lips rounded).
#### Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
1. Use flashcards to introduce several 'th' and 'sh' words.
- 'th': there, then, with, path, both.
- 'sh': ship, shop, dish, fish, shell.
2. Ask students to repeat each word after you, focusing on the correct pronunciation.
#### Guided Practice (15 minutes):
1. Play an audio clip of various words and ask students to identify if the word contains 'th' or 'sh'.
2. Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of flashcards.
3. Ask each group to sort the flashcards into 'th' and 'sh' words.
4. Go around the classroom to provide assistance and ensure students are correctly identifying the words.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
1. Hand out a worksheet that includes a mix of 'th' and 'sh' words. The worksheet should have activities like:
- Filling in the blanks with 'th' or 'sh' to complete the word.
- Matching words to pictures.
- Writing sentences using given 'th' and 'sh' words.
#### Closure (5 minutes):
1. Review the key points of the lesson.
2. Ask a few students to share sentences they wrote using 'th' and 'sh' words.
#### Assessment (10 minutes):
1. Conduct a quick oral quiz where each student has to say one word with 'th' and one word with 'sh'.
2. Collect the worksheets for grading and feedback.
#### Extension Activity:
1. For homework, provide a word search puzzle containing 'th' and 'sh' words.
2. Ask students to come up with a short story or paragraph using at least five 'th' and five 'sh' words to share in the next class.
This lesson is designed to be interactive and engaging, helping students grasp the sound patterns 'th' and 'sh' through a variety of activities and assessments.