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Lesson Plan: The Three Sounds of "ed"

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: English

Year Level: 3-4 (Suitable for other levels with minor adjustments)

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Objectives

1. Students will learn the three different sounds of the suffix "ed" derived from regular past tense verbs.
2. Students will identify the rules that govern the pronunciation of the "ed" suffix.
3. Students will practice using "ed" verbs in sentences.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with verbs (base forms and their past tense forms)
• Audio clips of the sounds (optional)
• Worksheets for practice

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Begin with a brief review of past tense verbs.
• Ask students if they know how to change a verb into its past tense form.
• Introduce the suffix "ed," explaining that it can be pronounced in different ways depending on the verb.

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

The Three Sounds of "ed"

1. /t/: The “ed” sound is pronounced as /t/ after voiceless consonants (e.g., "looked" /lʊkt/, "washed" /wɒʃt/).

2. /d/: The “ed” sound is pronounced as /d/ after voiced consonants or vowels (e.g., “called” /kɔːld/, "played" /pleɪd/).

3. /ɪd/: The “ed” sound is pronounced as /ɪd/ after certain sounds, typically when the base verb ends in /t/ or /d/ (e.g., "wanted" /ˈwɒntɪd/, "needed" /ˈniːdɪd/).

Explanation of Rules

• Write examples on the whiteboard for each sound category.
• Discuss the rules that govern the pronunciation and provide additional examples for clarity.

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Guided Practice (5 Minutes)

• Distribute flashcards with base verbs.
• As a class, go through each card to identify the correct “ed” pronunciation.
• Encourage students to come to the board and write the past tense form, indicating the pronunciation of "ed."

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Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• Hand out worksheets that include a matching exercise where students match base verbs with their past tense forms and identify the pronunciation of "ed."
• Include sentences where students fill in the blanks with the correct “ed” pronunciation or form.

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Closure (5 Minutes)

• Review the three sounds of "ed" and their characteristics.
• Ask students to share some of the past tense verbs they’ve learned today.
• Emphasize the importance of correct pronunciation in effective communication.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through observation during guided practice.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding and correct application of the sounds of "ed."

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Extension Activities (Optional)

• Encourage students to write a short story using at least five past tense verbs.
• For advanced students, discuss irregular past tense verbs.

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Reflection

• After the lesson, reflect on student engagement and understanding. Note any areas where students struggled for future lessons.

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This lesson plan targets key language skills while being flexible for different learning levels. Adjustments can be made based on students’ progress and familiarity with the English language.