Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Phonics - Sound Patterns ‘oa’, ‘oi’ And ‘oy’

**Lesson Plan: Phonics for Primary 3** **Topic: Sound Patterns: 'oa', 'oi', and 'oy'** --- **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** --- ### **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'. --- ### **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). --- ### **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. --- ### **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. --- ### **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. --- ### **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. --- **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.