The Owl and the Pussycat - Lesson 2 - PowerPoint

The second lesson in the English Teaching Resources series focuses on exploring vocabulary and the concept of rhyming words through the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat". Students are encouraged to identify words they are unfamiliar with and use a dictionary to understand their meanings. The lesson aims to clarify the purpose and use of a dictionary, explaining that it is a resource that helps with correct spelling and definitions of words. Through interactive activities, students learn how to locate words in a dictionary by understanding and applying alphabetical order, which is a fundamental skill not only in dictionary use but also in organising various lists and systems.

Further into the lesson, the attention shifts towards rhyming words, which are words that share the same ending sounds. Students are shown examples of rhyming words and engage in activities where they match words with their rhyme partners. This includes both isolated word exercises and finding rhyming pairs within the context of the poem. The lesson provides worksheets where students can practice placing words in alphabetical order and matching rhyming words, reinforcing the learning objectives. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to use a dictionary effectively and have a better understanding of rhyming words, which are key elements in poetry and language arts.