**Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 5**
**Topic: Sound Patterns 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge'**
**Objective:**
Students will be able to identify and differentiate between the sound patterns 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge'. They will also be able to read and spell words containing these sound patterns.
**Duration:**
60 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge' words
- Worksheets with exercises on the sound patterns
- Chart paper and markers
- Sample sentences containing target words
- Audio resources (optional)
- Scissors, glue, and colored pencils for the creative activity
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**Warm-Up (10 minutes):**
1. **Introduction to the Sound Patterns:**
- Briefly review the importance of phonics and sound patterns.
- Write the sound patterns 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge' on the whiteboard.
- Ask students if they can think of any words containing these sound patterns. Write them on the board as students call them out.
2. **Sound Pronunciation Practice:**
- Model the pronunciation of 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge'. Have students repeat each sound after you.
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**Presentation (15 minutes):**
1. **Explicit Instruction:**
- Discuss the rules for when each sound pattern is typically used:
- 'ch' often appears at the beginning or middle of words (e.g., chair, sandwich).
- 'tch' usually appears after a short vowel and at the end of words (e.g., match, catch).
- 'dge' appears at the end of words, usually after a single vowel which is short (e.g., bridge, badge).
- 'ge' can appear at the end of words and may follow certain consonants or long vowels (e.g., age, large).
2. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Show flashcards with example words for each sound pattern.
- Have the students read each word aloud and identify the sound pattern.
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**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
1. **Word Sort Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a set of word cards containing 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge' words.
- Have students sort the words into the correct categories based on their sound patterns.
2. **Worksheet Exercises:**
- Hand out worksheets that include a mix of activities such as fill-in-the-blanks, matching words to pictures, and writing sentences using the target words.
- Work through the first few examples as a class.
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**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Craft Activity:**
- Give students chart paper, markers, scissors, and colored pencils.
- Ask them to create a mini-poster featuring their favorite words from each of the sound patterns. Encourage creativity and decoration of their posters.
- Have students write a sentence using each word they choose from the sound patterns.
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**Wrap-Up and Review (10 minutes):**
1. **Sharing and Discussion:**
- Allow students to share their mini-posters with the class.
- Discuss any questions or difficulties that arose during the activities.
2. **Recap Key Points:**
- Summarize the rules for each sound pattern.
- Reinforce the importance of recognizing these patterns for reading and spelling.
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**Homework:**
- Assign a reading passage that includes several words with 'ch', 'tch', 'dge', and 'ge'. Ask students to underline the words with these patterns and write them in their notebooks.
- Optional: Have students write a short story using at least five words from each sound pattern.
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**Assessment:**
- Evaluate students' participation in activities and group work.
- Review completed worksheets for understanding.
- Collect and assess the mini-posters for correct usage of sound patterns.
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**Notes for Teachers:**
- Adjust the pace of the lesson based on the needs and responsiveness of the students.
- Encourage peer support and collaboration during group activities.
- Use positive reinforcement to build students' confidence in identifying and using the sound patterns.