**Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 3**
**Topic: Sound Patterns: 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'**
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**Objective:**
Students will be able to recognize, read, and spell words containing the sound patterns 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'.
**Materials:**
- Flashcards with 'oa', 'oi', 'oy' words
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets with exercises on 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'
- Phonics chart
- Storybook or passages containing 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy' words
- Audio clips for pronunciation practice
**Lesson Duration: 60 minutes**
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### **1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
**Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students.
- Engage them with a quick recap of previously covered phonics patterns.
**Motivation:**
- Introduce the topic by reading aloud a short story or passage that includes words with 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'.
- Ask students to listen carefully for any words that stand out.
**Objective Explanation:**
- Explain the objective of the lesson: learning to recognize and use the sound patterns 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'.
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### **2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)**
**Teaching the Sound Patterns:**
- Write the sound patterns 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy' on the whiteboard.
- Pronounce each sound slowly and clearly. Have the students repeat after you.
**Examples and Demonstration:**
- Use flashcards to introduce examples:
- **'oa'**: boat, soap, coat
- **'oi'**: coin, soil, foil
- **'oy'**: boy, toy, joy
- Write these examples on the board and break them into phonetic parts if needed.
**Phonics Chart:**
- Use the phonics chart to show the position of 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy' in words (beginning, middle, or end).
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### **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
**Group Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a set of flashcards.
- Each group will sort the flashcards into three categories: 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'.
**Reading Practice:**
- Provide a short passage or list of sentences containing 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy' words for students to read in their groups.
- Walk around the classroom to assist and correct pronunciation as needed.
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### **4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
**Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out worksheets with exercises on 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'.
- Matching words to pictures.
- Filling in the blanks with 'oa', 'oi', or 'oy'.
- Word search puzzle featuring 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy' words.
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### **5. Review and Feedback (5 minutes)**
**Review:**
- Recap the lesson by asking students to share one word they learned under each sound pattern.
- Write these words on the board to reinforce learning.
**Feedback:**
- Provide positive feedback on their pronunciation and participation.
- Address any common errors or difficult words.
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### **6. Closing (5 minutes)**
**Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a simple homework task: Students to find and write down five words for each sound pattern ('oa', 'oi', 'oy') from books, magazines, or at home.
- Encourage students to practice reading these words aloud with a family member or friend.
**Farewell:**
- Thank the students for their participation and effort.
- Close the lesson with a motivational statement about the importance of learning new sounds and words.
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**Note:**
- Adjust timings and activities based on the specific needs and progress of your students.
- Consider incorporating additional visual or audio aids for students who may need extra support.