# Lesson Plan: The Short ‘u’ Sound Pattern for Primary 1
## Objective:
Students will be able to recognize, pronounce, and write words containing the short 'u' sound.
## Materials:
- Flashcards with short ‘u’ words (e.g., sun, cup, bug, run)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheet with pictures and short 'u' words
- Storybook with a focus on short ‘u’ words
- Chart paper and colored markers
- Phonics song and short ‘u’ words video
- Craft materials (paper cups, markers, glue, scissors)
## Duration:
45 minutes
## Activities:
### 1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Begin with a short phonics song that includes several short vowel sounds.
- Introduce the lesson by telling students that today they will learn about the short ‘u’ sound.
### 2. Introduction to Short ‘u’ Sound (10 minutes)
- Write the letter ‘u’ on the board and demonstrate the short ‘u’ sound (/ʌ/).
- Show flashcards with pictures and words that include the short ‘u’ sound (e.g., sun, cup, bug, run).
- Say each word aloud, emphasizing the short ‘u’ sound, and have students repeat after you.
### 3. Reading Activity: (10 minutes)
- Read a storybook that contains several short ‘u’ words. Choose a story that’s simple and engaging.
- Stop after each short ‘u’ word and ask students to echo-read.
- Discuss the meaning of the new words to ensure comprehension.
### 4. Word Recognition and Writing Activity (10 minutes)
- Give students a worksheet with pictures of objects and spaces to write the corresponding short ‘u’ words (e.g., a picture of a sun with a blank line beneath it).
- Walk around the room to help students as needed.
- After completion, review the answers together.
### 5. Interactive Game: Short ‘u’ Word Hunt (5 minutes)
- Have a word hunt where flashcards with short ‘u’ words are hidden around the classroom.
- Let students find the flashcards and, as they do, they need to pronounce the word and identify the initial sound.
### 6. Craft Activity: Make a Short 'u' Sound Booklet (5 minutes)
- Provide each student with materials to create a small booklet.
- On each page, students can draw a picture and write a short 'u' word below it (e.g., a picture of a cup with the word "cup").
- Encourage creativity and assist with spelling as needed.
### 7. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)
- Gather everyone together and have a quick review of the lesson by asking any volunteer student to name a word with a short ‘u’ sound.
- Praise their efforts and participation.
### 8. Homework Assignment
- Provide a take-home worksheet where students need to match short 'u' words with corresponding pictures.
- Encourage parents to practice the short 'u' sound with their children.
## Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation and ability to pronounce the short ‘u’ sound during the lesson.
- Review students' worksheets and craft booklets for correct identification and spelling of short 'u' words.
- Use interactive games to assess students' recognition skills in a playful manner.
## Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on student engagement and understanding.
- Modify future lessons based on observed difficulties, keeping activities varied to cater to different learning styles.