### Lesson Plan for Primary 2: Phonics - Sound Patterns ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’ and ‘shr’
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Subject:** Phonics
**Topic:** Sound Patterns ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’ and ‘shr’
**Objectives:**
- To recognize and articulate the sound patterns ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, and ‘shr’.
- To identify words that begin with ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, and ‘shr’.
- To improve reading and spelling skills through the use of these sound patterns.
- To enhance vocabulary by learning new words that start with these consonant clusters.
**Materials:**
- Flashcards with ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, and ‘shr’ words and pictures
- Whiteboard and markers
- Phonics worksheets
- Sound pattern chart
- Storybook containing words with these sound patterns
- Audio clips of the pronunciation of the sound patterns (optional)
- Small reward stickers or stamps
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of the day: "Today we are going to learn some special sound patterns that help us read and spell words better!"
2. Display the sound pattern chart on the board with the clusters ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, and ‘shr’.
3. Example demonstration: "Let's look at the word ‘scrap’. What do you notice at the beginning of the word? Yes, it's ‘scr’."
**Direct Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Sound Pronunciation:**
- Say each sound pattern aloud and have students repeat after you. Example: "Scr" as in “scrap”, "Str" as in “street”, "Spr" as in “spring”, and "Shr" as in “shrimp”.
- Play the audio clips for each sound pattern (if available) and have students listen and repeat.
2. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Show flashcards one by one, say the word, and ask the class to repeat it. Example: "Scrap", "Street", "Spring", "Shrimp".
- For each word, break it down into the sound pattern and the remaining sounds. Example: "Scr-ap", "Str-eet".
**Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
1. **Word Sorting:**
- Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of word flashcards mixed with ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, and ‘shr’ words.
- Ask students to sort the flashcards into the correct sound pattern categories.
2. **Interactive Reading:**
- Read a short storybook containing words with these sound patterns. Pause after each word with the target sounds and have students identify and repeat it.
**Independent Practice (10 minutes):**
1. **Phonics Worksheet:**
- Provide worksheets where students will match words with pictures, fill in missing letters to complete words, or find and circle words with the given sound patterns.
**Closing (10 minutes):**
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Review the words learned during the lesson by asking students to share some of the words they remember.
- Play a quick game where students clap their hands when they hear a word with ‘scr’, ‘str’, ‘spr’, or ‘shr’.
2. **Summary and Homework:**
- Summarize the importance of sound patterns in reading and spelling.
- Give a small homework assignment to write one sentence for each sound pattern (scr, str, spr, and shr).
- Offer small rewards (stickers or stamps) for active participation during the lesson.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities and their ability to recognize and pronounce the sound patterns.
- Evaluate the completed worksheets for understanding.
- Note participation and responsiveness during guided and independent practice activities.
**Reflection:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved in future lessons.
- Consider if additional practice or review sessions are needed to reinforce the sound patterns learned.
This lesson plan aims to make learning phonics engaging and interactive while helping students develop their reading and spelling skills with specific consonant clusters.