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Which subject	English
What topic	Phonics: Soft c and g- add core standards and bible integration with scripture
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum	Mc graw - hills
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Phonics: Soft C and G

Objectives

• Identify and pronounce soft c (/s/) and soft g (/j/) sounds in words.
• Read and write words that include soft c and g sounds.
• Differentiate between soft and hard sounds of c and g.
• Integrate scripture to reinforce moral lessons.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with words containing soft c and g
• Printed worksheet for individual practice
• Bible verse printout: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Proverbs 15:1
• Audio resources for phonics sounds
• Pencils and erasers

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 2

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Core Standards

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.2.A: Recognize and produce rhyming words.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.A: Identify and read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.D: Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.

Bible Integration

Incorporate Proverbs 15:1 to remind students about the power of words and the importance of kindness in communication.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of soft c and soft g. Explain the lesson's objectives and importance.
2	Phonics Presentation	10 minutes	Present sounds of soft c and g using flashcards. Highlight examples and have students repeat the sounds.
3	Guided Practice	5 minutes	Use charts with soft c and g words. Engage students to read and categorize the words as soft or hard sounds.
4	Scripture Integration	5 minutes	Read and discuss Proverbs 15:1. Relate the message to how words can be soft or hard, linking to soft sounds.
5	Independent Practice	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets with phonics exercises involving soft c and g. Allow students to complete individually.
6	Review and Closing	5 minutes	Review answers from worksheets together, clearing up any misunderstandings. Reinforce lesson objectives.

Homework

• Assign a worksheet that requires students to find and write examples of soft c and soft g words.
• Collect homework the next day without asking students to present it in front of the class.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during guided practices.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of soft c and g sounds.

Reflection

Encourage students to share their thoughts on how using kind words aligns with the lesson's phonics focus and their personal experiences.

Lesson script