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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Ow igh air |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Ow, igh, air
Any grade level (suitable for primary school students)
English
20 students
This lesson corresponds with the objectives in the National Curriculum for English, focusing on phonics and spelling.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the three sounds: "ow", "igh", and "air". Provide examples and model their pronunciation. |
| 2 | Listening Activity | 5 | Play audio clips of words with each sound. Have students listen and repeat the words for practice. |
| 3 | Printable Cards Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards. Instruct students to write as many words as they can think of that contain the sounds "ow", "igh", and "air". |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a discussion about the words students wrote on their cards. Ask volunteers to share words and their meanings but do not require presentations. |
| 5 | Collection/Random Checking | 3 | Collect the cards or randomly check a few to ensure students wrote words correctly. Provide feedback as needed without calling individuals out. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign homework related to the sounds learned, explaining what they need to complete in their own time. |
| 7 | Conclusion and Review | 5 | Summarize the lesson, review key points, and answer any remaining questions. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we have an exciting lesson lined up where we will explore three special sounds: 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'. These sounds are found in many words that we use every day. Let's start by hearing them.
For example, think of the word 'how' - that's 'ow'. And then there's 'high' - that's 'igh'. Lastly, the word 'air' sounds just like it looks! Can anyone give me their own examples of words with these sounds?"
"Now, let's put our listening skills to the test. I am going to play some audio clips of words that have the sounds we just talked about: 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'. I want you to listen carefully. After I play each word, I will ask you to repeat it after me.
Let's begin! Here's the first sound: 'ow' - listen closely.
[Play audio clip of a word with 'ow']
Now, repeat after me: 'how'. Great job!
Now for the next sound: 'igh'.
[Play audio clip of a word with 'igh']
Repeat after me: 'high'. Well done!
Finally, let's practice 'air'.
[Play audio clip of a word with 'air']
Repeat after me: 'air'. Excellent! You all are doing fantastic!"
"Next, I have a fun activity for you! I've prepared some printable cards; I will hand these out shortly. Each card has space for you to write down words that contain our sounds: 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'.
Take the next ten minutes to think of as many words as you can for each sound and write them down on your card. If you get stuck, just try to think of words we've discussed and any others that might fit. Ready? Let's begin!"
"Time's up! Now, let’s have a class discussion about the words you wrote on your cards. I want to hear some of your examples. Who would like to share a word with 'ow' first?
[Encourage volunteers to share their words and meanings.]
That’s wonderful! And what about any words with 'igh'? Anyone want to go next?
[Guide the discussion and highlight interesting examples.]
Finally, let's hear some 'air' words.
[Encourage sharing while facilitating understanding of meanings.]
Excellent contributions, everyone! You're really grasping these sounds!"
"Thank you for sharing! Now, please hand me your cards, or I might randomly check a few to see what you've come up with.
I’ll take a look to ensure you've got the sounds right. Remember, I'm here to help you, so don’t worry if you're unsure about anything.
[Take a couple of minutes to glance at the cards, provide general feedback.]
Great effort, class!"
"Before we wrap up, I have a homework assignment for you! You'll be doing some practical exercises focusing on the sounds 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'.
Please write three sentences using a word from each sound. Be sure to illustrate your sentences with drawings or stickers if you like!
You can complete this in your own time, and I can't wait to see what you come up with."
"Alright, everyone! To sum up our lesson today: we learned about the sounds 'ow', 'igh', and 'air', and practised identifying and writing words that contain them.
Does anyone have any final questions before we finish up?
[Address any remaining questions.]
Great work today, class! Keep practicing those sounds, and I’ll see you in our next lesson!"
List five words that contain the sound 'ow'. Write each word and a sentence using it.
Find three words with the sound 'igh'. Create a drawing or doodle that represents one of these words.
Write four sentences using words that contain the sound 'air'. Highlight the 'air' sound in each sentence.
For each of the three sounds, choose a word and write a short description explaining its meaning.
Create a mini-poster that includes examples of words with 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'. Illustrate it with drawings or photos.
Think of a story that includes at least one word from each of our three sounds. Write a short paragraph summarising your story.
Identify a word with the 'ow' sound and brainstorm synonyms for it. Write down at least two synonyms and use each in a sentence.
Find a book at home that has words with our three sounds. List the words you find with their corresponding sounds.
Challenge yourself: Try to invent a new word that contains the sound 'igh'. Describe what this new word would mean and use it in a sentence.
Share with a family member or friend what you learned about the sounds 'ow', 'igh', and 'air'. Explain with examples and see if they can think of any other words!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you give an example of a word that contains the 'ow' sound? | |
| What word can you think of that has the 'igh' sound? | |
| Can you share a word that includes the 'air' sound? | |
| How many words can you write that contain the 'ow' sound? | |
| What are some words with the 'igh' sound that you’ve discovered? | |
| What did you learn about the 'air' sound today? | |
| Can you list three sentences using a word from each sound? | |
| How did you illustrate your sentences for homework? | |
| What other words can you think of that were not on your cards? | |
| How do the sounds 'ow', 'igh', and 'air' differ from one another? |