Lesson Plan: The /ɪ/ Sound Spelt “y”

Objective: - To introduce and reinforce the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” to primary 3 children. - To enable students to identify and use words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” correctly.

Success Criteria: - Students will be able to identify words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” in a given text. - Students will be able to pronounce words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” accurately. - Students will be able to spell words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” correctly.

Group Work Activities: 1. Word Sort: Provide a list of words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” and ask students to sort them into categories (e.g., one syllable, two syllables, etc.). 2. Word Hunt: Give students a passage or a set of sentences and ask them to find words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.” They can work in pairs or small groups.

Independent Practice: 1. Worksheet Activity: Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.” Students will need to read the sentences and fill in the missing words using the correct spelling. 2. Spelling Practice: Provide a list of words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” and ask students to practice spelling them independently.

Guided Practice: 1. Phonics Game: Play a phonics game where students take turns saying a word with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” and spelling it out loud. The next student must come up with a new word. 2. Reading Aloud: Provide short passages or sentences with words containing the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.” Students will take turns reading aloud and identifying the words.

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by showing a picture of a yacht and ask students if they know what it is. Explain that today, they will be learning about a special sound in words like “yacht.” 2. Play a short video that introduces the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” and provides examples of words containing this sound.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction (5 minutes) 2. Phonics Game (10 minutes) 3. Word Sort (10 minutes) 4. Word Hunt (10 minutes) 5. Worksheet Activity (15 minutes) 6. Spelling Practice (10 minutes) 7. Reading Aloud (10 minutes)

Questioning: 1. What sound do you hear in words like “yacht” and “gym”? 2. Can you think of other words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y”? 3. How would you spell the word “gym”? 4. Can you find a word with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” in this sentence?

Assessment: - Observe students during group work activities, independent practice, and guided practice to assess their understanding and application of the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.” - Review completed worksheets and spelling practice to assess students’ ability to spell words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” correctly.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support for struggling students by working with them in a small group during independent practice. - Challenge advanced students by asking them to create their own sentences using words with the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.”

Plenary: - Review the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” by playing a short video or using flashcards with words containing this sound. - Ask students to share one word they learned today that has the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y.” - Summarize the lesson by reminding students of the importance of recognizing and using the /ɪ/ sound spelt “y” correctly in their reading and writing.