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Which subject	English
What topic	a_e
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
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Include homework
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

a_e Word Family

Objectives

• Students will recognize and differentiate between words in the a_e word family.
• Students will be able to read and pronounce a_e words correctly.
• Students will use a_e words in simple sentences.

Materials

• Flashcards with a_e words (e.g., cake, lake, make, take)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for practice
• Audio recording of a_e words (if available)
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

• Primary students (Levels 1-3)

Subject

• English

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with New Zealand's national curriculum, focusing on literacy development through phonics and word recognition.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the a_e sound, provide examples, and explain the focus of the lesson. Use flashcards for visual support.
2	Word Recognition	10	Students will practice recognizing a_e words using flashcards. Go through each word, encouraging repetition for pronunciation.
3	Guided Practice	5	In pairs, students will read a worksheet that includes a_e words. Circulate around the room to provide assistance as needed.
4	Sentence Creation	5	Students will create simple sentences using a_e words from the worksheet. Encourage sharing their sentences with a partner for peer feedback.
5	Listening Activity	5	Play the audio recording of the a_e words. Ask students to listen and match words to the corresponding flashcards.
6	Review and Closure	5	Quick review of a_e words, ask students what they learned. Explain homework assignment without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet that includes matching a_e words with pictures and writing sentences using a_e words. Collect worksheets for assessment without asking students to present their work in front of the class.

Lesson script