## Lesson Plan for Phonics: Sound Patterns 'oi' and 'oy'
### Grade Level: Primary 1
#### Duration: 45 minutes
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### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recognize and differentiate between the 'oi' and 'oy' sound patterns.
2. Students will practice reading and pronouncing words with 'oi' and 'oy'.
3. Students will identify and use 'oi' and 'oy' words in sentences.
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### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with 'oi' and 'oy' words
- Chart paper and markers
- Phonics worksheets
- Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard
- Picture cards matching 'oi' and 'oy' words
- Writing materials (pencils, crayons, etc.)
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### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Warm-Up Activity:** Start with a quick review of some previously learned phonics sounds and patterns. This could involve clapping out sounds, a brief group chant, or flashcards.
2. **Introduction to 'oi' and 'oy':**
- Write the letters 'oi' and 'oy' on the board.
- Explain that both of these sounds often appear in the middle and at the end of words, and they produce a similar sound.
- Say a few words with 'oi' (e.g., boil, coin) and 'oy' (e.g., boy, toy), emphasizing the sound both make.
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### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Sound Pattern Demonstration:**
- Use flashcards to introduce a set of 'oi' words (e.g., coin, soil, oil) and 'oy' words (e.g., toy, joy, boy).
- Have students repeat the words after you to practice pronunciation.
2. **Interactive Whiteboard Activity:**
- Display a list of mixed 'oi' and 'oy' words. Ask students to come up and circle the 'oi' words in one color and 'oy' words in another.
3. **Word Sorting:**
- Distribute a mix of flashcards with 'oi' and 'oy' words among the students and two large chart papers titled 'oi' and 'oy'.
- Have students come up one by one and place their flashcards under the correct category.
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### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Group Reading:**
- Present a short story or a series of sentences on the board that includes a number of 'oi' and 'oy' words.
- Call on different students to read out loud, and ask the class to listen for the 'oi' and 'oy' sound patterns.
2. **Matching Activity:**
- Hand out picture cards to students depicting objects that correspond with 'oi' and 'oy' words (e.g., a picture of a boy, a coin, a toy).
- Encourage students to match the picture cards with the correct word cards provided earlier.
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### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
- Provide students with a worksheet that has a list of 'oi' and 'oy' words and pictures. The task will be to draw lines connecting the word to the appropriate picture. Additionally, they can color the pictures to reinforce their recognition of the words.
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### Closing (5 minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Quickly review the sound patterns 'oi' and 'oy' using the flashcards and chart papers.
- Ask students to share one 'oi' word and one 'oy' word they remember from the lesson.
2. **Exit Ticket:**
- Have each student write one 'oi' word and one 'oy' word on a small piece of paper or post-it note before they leave.
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### Assessment:
- Monitor students during activities to ensure understanding and correct pronunciation.
- Check the worksheets and exit tickets for accuracy and comprehension.
- Observe participation and engagement during group activities.
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### Differentiation:
- **For Advanced Learners:** Provide more complex sentences or a short passage containing multiple 'oi' and 'oy' words for them to read and underline.
- **For Struggling Learners:** Offer additional practice with one-on-one support, using simpler words and more visual aids to reinforce learning. Provide more repetition and practice.
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### Reflection:
- Note what parts of the lesson were most effective and where students had difficulties.
- Adjust future lessons based on student performance and engagement.