## Lesson Plan: Phonics - Vowel Consonant Words (ox, on, of, or, us, up)
### Grade Level: Nursery 1
### Duration: 30 minutes
### Topic: Vowel Consonant Words - ox, on, of, or, us, up
### Objectives:
- Students will be able to recognize and pronounce the vowel-consonant (VC) words: ox, on, of, or, us, up.
- Students will be able to match the words to corresponding pictures.
- Students will be able to identify the beginning sounds of these VC words.
### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with the words: ox, on, of, or, us, up
- Picture cards corresponding to each word (e.g., ox (picture of an ox), on (picture of a light switch turned on), etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Interactive worksheet for tracing and coloring (optional)
- Stickers or small rewards
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Greet the students and gather them in a circle on the carpet.
2. Briefly explain that they are going to learn some special words today that have only two letters: one vowel and one consonant.
3. Display the flashcards with the words: ox, on, of, or, us, up.
### Instruction (10 minutes):
#### Step 1: Word Introduction
- Show each flashcard and say the word slowly and clearly.
- Have students repeat after you.
- Discuss the meaning of each word and show the corresponding picture card.
#### Step 2: Beginning Sounds
- Emphasize the beginning sound of each word and ask students to repeat the sound.
- For example: "O-x. Ox. What sound does it start with? /o/"
- Repeat for each word.
#### Step 3: Visual Matching
- Place the word flashcards on a table or the floor.
- Show a picture card and ask students to match the picture with the correct word.
### Guided Practice (8 minutes):
#### Activity 1: Flashcard Drills
- Hold up each flashcard and ask individual students to say the word.
- Mix up the flashcards and repeat the activity with different students.
#### Activity 2: Interactive Whiteboard Activity
- Write each word on the whiteboard.
- Ask for volunteers to come up and trace the word with a marker.
- Encourage the students to say the word as they trace it.
### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
#### Worksheet Activity
- Distribute an interactive worksheet that includes tracing, matching, and coloring activities related to the words: ox, on, of, or, us, up.
- Walk around to assist students as they work on their worksheets.
### Conclusion (2 minutes):
#### Review and Reward
- Gather students back on the carpet.
- Quickly review each word and its corresponding picture one more time.
- Praise the students for their hard work and participation.
- Hand out small stickers or rewards for their efforts.
### Homework/Suggested Extension Activity:
- Ask parents to reinforce the words at home by looking for items that start with the same beginning sounds (e.g., ox for toy animals, on for lights and switches).
- Provide a take-home activity sheet with additional tracing and coloring for more practice.
### Assessment:
- Observe students during the lesson to ensure they can pronounce and recognize the words.
- Check the worksheets to see that students can trace and match the words correctly.
### Differentiation:
- For advanced students, introduce simple sentences using the words learned (e.g., "The ox is big.").
- For students needing extra help, provide additional one-on-one practice with flashcards.
This lesson plan offers a blend of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to cater to different learning styles and ensures that Nursery 1 students engage with and comprehend the concept of VC words.