Lesson Plan: Phoneme “oo” for Primary 2 Children

Subject: English Language Topic: Phonics - Phoneme “oo” Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives: 1. To introduce the phoneme “oo” and its different sounds. 2. To develop the ability to recognize and pronounce words containing the “oo” phoneme. 3. To enhance reading and spelling skills through phonics.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Phoneme “oo” flashcards - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below) - Assessment sheets - Pencils and erasers

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson - the phoneme “oo.” 2. Show the students the flashcards with words containing the “oo” phoneme (e.g., book, moon, look, cook). 3. Ask the students if they notice anything similar about these words. Encourage them to identify the “oo” sound.

Lesson Outline: 1. Phoneme “oo” Sounds (10 minutes): a. Explain that the “oo” phoneme can have two different sounds - the long “oo” sound (as in “moon”) and the short “oo” sound (as in “book”). b. Write the words “moon” and “book” on the board and pronounce them, emphasizing the “oo” sound. c. Play a video resource that demonstrates the pronunciation of words with the “oo” phoneme. (Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vXs6b3tZ0w) d. Practice pronouncing words with the “oo” sound together as a class.

1. Identifying “oo” Words (10 minutes): a. Distribute the worksheet resource with pictures of various objects and words containing the “oo” phoneme. b. Instruct the students to identify and circle the objects that have the “oo” sound. c. Provide support and guidance as needed. d. After completing the worksheet, review the answers together as a class.

2. Reading and Spelling “oo” Words (15 minutes): a. Introduce a few simple sentences containing “oo” words (e.g., “The cat sat on the mat.”). b. Write the sentences on the board and read them aloud, emphasizing the “oo” sound. c. Ask the students to identify the “oo” words in the sentences. d. Distribute a worksheet resource with sentences missing the “oo” words. Instruct the students to fill in the blanks with the correct “oo” words. e. Provide support and guidance as needed. f. Review the completed sentences together as a class.

Questioning and Assessment: 1. Throughout the lesson, ask questions to check understanding and engage the students. Examples: - What sound does the “oo” make in the word “moon”? - Can you think of any other words with the “oo” sound? - How would you spell the word “book”? - Can you find the “oo” words in this sentence?

1. Use the assessment sheets to evaluate individual student’s ability to recognize, pronounce, and spell words with the “oo” phoneme.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need additional support: - Provide extra examples and practice opportunities during the lesson. - Offer one-on-one assistance during independent activities. - Simplify the sentences or provide word banks for the spelling activity.

1. For students who grasp the concept quickly:
   • Encourage them to come up with their own sentences using “oo” words.
   • Provide more challenging words or sentences for reading and spelling activities.

Plenary (5 minutes): 1. Recap the lesson by asking a few students to share their favorite “oo” words or sentences they created. 2. Summarize the key points about the “oo” phoneme and its different sounds. 3. Provide positive feedback and praise for the students’ participation and progress.

Video Resources: 1. “Phonics Song 2” by KidsTV123: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vXs6b3tZ0w 2. “The Long ‘oo’ Sound” by Kids Learning Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vXs6b3tZ0w

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Phoneme ‘oo’ Picture Worksheet”: [Insert link to worksheet resource] 2. “Phoneme ‘oo’ Sentence Worksheet”: [Insert link to worksheet resource]