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Which subject	English
What topic	Hard soft c and g
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Hard and Soft C and G

Objectives

• Understand the concept of hard and soft sounds of the letters C and G.
• Differentiate between hard and soft C and G in various words.
• Apply knowledge of hard and soft C and G by identifying them in reading and writing activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with words (both hard and soft C and G)
• Worksheets for practice
• A short reading passage containing hard and soft C and G words
• Projector (optional for visual aids)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian Language Arts curriculum, focusing on phonics and word recognition skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce hard and soft C and G with examples. Explain the importance of distinguishing between the sounds.
2	Demonstration	7 min	Use flashcards to demonstrate examples of hard (cat, goat) and soft (city, giraffe) sounds. Engage students by asking for additional examples.
3	Guided Practice	8 min	Have students work in pairs to sort words into 'hard' and 'soft' categories using flashcards. Walk around to assist and monitor progress.
4	Reading Activity	5 min	Read a passage together that includes words with hard and soft C and G. Ask students to underline or highlight the examples as they read.
5	Independent Practice	3 min	Distribute worksheets where students identify and categorize hard and soft C and G words independently.
6	Review and Closure	2 min	Recap key points about hard and soft sounds. Inform students that homework will be reviewed without presentations.

Homework

• Complete a worksheet that includes exercises on identifying hard and soft C and G in words, along with sentences using those words.

Assessment

• Monitor students during guided practice and reading activity for understanding.
• Review completed homework for comprehension without requiring student presentations.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a supportive environment for all students to feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts during pair work.
• Provide additional resources or one-on-one support for students who may need extra help with the concepts.

This lesson plan incorporates interactive elements to maintain student engagement while aligning with the national curriculum standards in Canada for English language arts.

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