### Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 3
#### Topic: Sound Patterns - Long and Short ‘oo’ Sound, and ‘ee’ Sound
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**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Phonics
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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**Objectives:**
1. To distinguish between the long ‘oo’ sound and the short ‘oo’ sound.
2. To identify and pronounce words with the long ‘oo’ sound, short ‘oo’ sound, and the ‘ee’ sound.
3. To improve spelling and reading fluency with words containing these sounds.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Chart paper and markers
- Flashcards with words containing ‘oo’ and ‘ee’ sounds
- Worksheets for practice
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio clips (optional)
- Picture cards (optional)
- Phonics books or reading passages
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**Lesson Steps:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet students and briefly explain the importance of understanding different sound patterns.
- Introduce the topic: Long ‘oo’ sound, short ‘oo’ sound, and ‘ee’ sound.
**2. Review of Prior Knowledge (5 minutes)**
- Ask students if they remember any words they know with the ‘oo’ and ‘ee’ sounds.
- Write a few examples on the board like “book,” “moon,” and “feet.”
**3. Introducing the Long ‘oo’ Sound (10 minutes)**
- Explain that the long ‘oo’ sound is heard in words like “moon,” “spoon,” and “boot.” It sounds like /u:/.
- Show flashcards with words like moon, spoon, boot, broom, and room.
- Have the students repeat each word after you. Highlight the ‘oo’ part.
- Optional: Play audio clips containing words with the long ‘oo’ sound.
**4. Introducing the Short ‘oo’ Sound (10 minutes)**
- Explain that the short ‘oo’ sound is heard in words like “book,” “cook,” and “foot.” It sounds like /ʊ/.
- Show flashcards with words like book, cook, foot, hood, and wood.
- Have the students repeat each word after you. Highlight the ‘oo’ part.
- Optional: Play audio clips containing words with the short ‘oo’ sound.
**5. Introducing the ‘ee’ Sound (10 minutes)**
- Explain that the ‘ee’ sound is like /i:/ and heard in words like “feet,” “see,” and “tree.”
- Show flashcards with words like feet, see, bee, tree, and meet.
- Have the students repeat each word after you. Highlight the ‘ee’ part.
- Optional: Play audio clips containing words with the ‘ee’ sound.
**6. Practice Activity (15 minutes)**
- Distribute worksheets with a mixture of words containing the long ‘oo’ sound, short ‘oo’ sound, and the ‘ee’ sound.
- Instructions: Circle the words with the long ‘oo’ sound, underline words with the short ‘oo’ sound, and highlight words with the ‘ee’ sound.
- Walk around the classroom to assist and monitor progress.
**7. Group Activity: Sound Sorting (10 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of words on cards.
- Ask them to sort the words into three categories: long ‘oo’, short ‘oo’, and ‘ee’ sounds.
- After sorting, have each group share some examples from their sorted words.
**8. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Review the key points of the lesson.
- Ask a few students to share one word they learned in each category.
- Encourage students to look for these sound patterns in their reading and writing activities.
**9. Homework (optional)**
- Assign students to find five words at home that contain each sound and write them in their notebooks.
- Optional: Students can draw pictures next to the words to make connections.
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**Assessment:**
- Monitor students during activities to ensure understanding.
- Review worksheet answers and provide feedback.
- Observe group activities and listen for correct pronunciation.
- Check homework for understanding and completeness.
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### Additional Notes:
- Be patient and encourage students to listen closely to the differences in the sounds.
- Reinforce learning with praise for effort and correct answers.
- Tailor additional practice or support for students who may struggle with certain sounds.