Week 4, lesson 2 Phoneme "ee" and Grapheme "ee" - Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

During the second day of Week 4 in Phase 3 phonics, children are introduced to the phoneme /ee/ and its corresponding grapheme . The lesson starts with an engaging objective, asking the children to guess who could be related to the /ee/ sound, followed by the reveal of "Eagle Feeling Regal" alongside the grapheme flashcard. This visual aid helps to cement the connection between the sound and its written representation in the children's minds.

The lesson continues with a revisit to the alphabet, where children sing the alphabet song while pointing to the letters, reinforcing their knowledge of the letter sounds. The "Word Breaker" activity further engages the children by having them break down words into individual sounds and then say them as a whole, enhancing their phonemic awareness. The teaching segment includes a story about the Eagle Feeling Regal, which is rich with /ee/ sounds, to immerse the children in the phoneme's context. Children also learn the action associated with the phoneme by miming the placement of a crown while saying /ee/. In the practice phase, children are shown how to write the digraph and engage in a "Sound Jump" activity to identify the /ee/ sound in various words. Finally, the application of their learning involves writing the digraph on mini whiteboards and participating in extension activities such as sorting and drawing, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the /ee/ phoneme and grapheme.