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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Phonics concepts: vowel team au and aw
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Phonics Concepts: Vowel Team AU and AW

Objectives

• Students will identify and pronounce vowel team sounds "au" and "aw" correctly.
• Students will use "au" and "aw" in context by reading and writing words.
• Students will articulate the difference between the sounds produced by "au" and "aw."

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with "au" and "aw" words
• Worksheets for practice
• Story or passage that includes "au" and "aw" words
• Audio recording of relevant sounds (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 3 (Ages 8-9)

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Vowel Teams	5 mins	Introduce the concept of vowel teams, specifically "au" and "aw". Explain phonetic sounds.
2	Sound Practice	5 mins	Use flashcards to practice pronouncing different words with "au" and "aw".
3	Reading Activity	10 mins	Read a short story or passage that incorporates "au" and "aw" words; ask students to identify them.
4	Writing Exercise	5 mins	Have students fill out a worksheet where they write sentences using "au" and "aw" words.
5	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Review homework instructions; assign practice worksheet focusing on "au" and "aw".

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during sound practice and reading activities.
• Collect and review worksheets to assess understanding and correct usage of "au" and "aw".
• Check homework upon submission without individual presentations.

Other Considerations

• Ensure all students are engaged.
• Provide additional support for students who may struggle with the sounds.
• Use a timer for each activity to maintain a steady pace throughout the lesson.

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson aligns with the phonics section of the national curriculum for reading, ensuring that students develop their decoding skills and phonetic understanding.

Homework

• Complete a worksheet focusing on identifying, writing, and using "au" and "aw" words in sentences at home.

Lesson script