### Lesson Plan for Primary 1: Phonics - Sound Patterns "oa"
**Objective:**
- Students will be able to identify, pronounce, and use the "oa" sound pattern in words.
**Materials:**
- Flashcards with "oa" words (boat, goat, soap, coat, float, road, load, loaf, etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture cards matching "oa" words
- Audio recording of words with "oa" sound
- Worksheet for practice (trace, match, fill in the blanks)
- Small prizes or stickers for motivation
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### Time: 45 Minutes
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and get their attention.
- Briefly introduce the lesson by explaining that they will learn about the "oa" sound pattern.
- Write "oa" on the board and ask if anyone knows how to pronounce it.
**2. Direct Instruction (10 minutes)**
- Explain that "oa" usually makes the long "o" sound (like in boat).
- Pronounce a few examples (boat, coat, soap) and ask students to repeat after you.
- Show the flashcards with "oa" words one at a time, pronounce the word, and have the students repeat.
- Play the audio recording of "oa" words and ask the students to listen carefully to the pronunciation.
**3. Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Divide the students into pairs.
- Give each pair a set of picture cards and corresponding flashcards with "oa" words.
- Ask them to match the pictures with the correct "oa" words.
- Walk around the room to assist and check for accuracy.
**4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- Hand out the worksheets.
- Explain the activities: Trace the "oa" words, match the pictures to the words, and fill in the blanks with the correct "oa" words.
- Allow students to complete the worksheet individually while you monitor and provide help as needed.
**5. Review and Reinforcement (5 minutes)**
- Go over the worksheet as a class, calling on students to answer and explain their choices.
- Reward correct answers with small prizes or stickers to motivate the students.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the lesson by asking a few students to share one "oa" word they learned today.
- Encourage the students to look for more "oa" words at home or in books and share them the next day.
- Thank the students for their hard work and participation.
**Assessment:**
- Informal observation during guided practice.
- Review of completed worksheets.
- Participation during review.
**Extensions:**
- Assign a simple homework task to find and draw a picture of three objects with "oa" sounds and write the words beneath them.
- Prepare a follow-up lesson focusing on another sound pattern for the next class.
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This lesson plan is designed to engage Primary 1 students in learning the "oa" sound pattern through a variety of interactive and enjoyable activities, ensuring better retention and understanding of phonics.