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Which subject	English
What topic	exploring the (ee) sound
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Script: Exploring the (ee) Sound

Grade Level

Year 3

Duration

30 minutes

Objective

Students will be able to identify, pronounce, and use the (ee) sound in various words. They will also explore words that contain this sound and construct sentences using these words.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Picture cards with images of words containing the (ee) sound (e.g., bee, tree, see)
• Handouts with a list of words containing the (ee) sound
• Pencils and erasers
• A storybook or poem that includes several words with the (ee) sound

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher's Script

"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a special sound in English—the (ee) sound. Can anyone give me examples of words that have this sound?"

Student Participation

Encourage students to raise their hands and share their ideas. Write their responses on the whiteboard.

Transition

"Great job! Some words you mentioned include bee, see, and tree. Let's dive deeper into this sound!"

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Teaching the (ee) Sound

1. Explain the Sound:
   • "The (ee) sound is often found in words that have two 'e' letters together, like 'see' or 'tree'. It's a long vowel sound."
2. Demonstrate Pronunciation:
   • "Repeat after me: eee. Good! Now let's try some words together. Listen closely as I say them."
3. List of Common (ee) Words: Write the following on the board:
   • bee
   • tree
   • see
   • free
   • three
   • cheer

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Guided Practice (5 minutes)

Activity: Word Cards

1. Show Picture Cards:
   • Display picture cards one by one. Ask students to identify the objects and say the words aloud.
2. Class Participation:
   • Encourage students to join in and shout out the names of the items with the (ee) sound, reinforcing their learning through repetition.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Activity: Fill in the Blanks

1. Handout Distribution:
   • Give each student a handout with sentences that have missing words. For example:
     • "I can __ the butterfly." (see)
     • "The __ is tall." (tree)
2. Writing:
   • Have students fill in the blanks with the correct (ee) word from a word bank provided on the handout.

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Application (5 minutes)

Activity: Create a Sentence

1. Sentence Construction:
   • In pairs, have students pick one of the (ee) words from the list and create a sentence about it.
   • Example: "The bee is buzzing around the flower."
2. Share with the Class:
   • Allow a few pairs to share their sentences with the class.

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Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

Wrap Up

"Today, we learned about the (ee) sound and practiced using it in different words and sentences. Can anyone tell me one new thing they learned?"

Reflection

Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the lesson. This can help reinforce their understanding and give them a chance to voice any questions or confusions.

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Closing

"Great job, everyone! Remember to listen for the (ee) sound in your reading and writing this week. I can’t wait to see you all in our next lesson!"

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Extensions (Optional)

• For homework, ask students to find and bring in three items from home that contain the (ee) sound.
• Use a storybook or poem in future lessons that features the (ee) sound prominently, reinforcing their learning through literature.

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This lesson is designed to engage Year 3 students and help them gain confidence in identifying and using the (ee) sound in their writing and speaking.