Week 4, lesson 5 Phoneme "oa" and Grapheme "oa" - Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

In Week 4, Day 5 of the phonics curriculum, young learners are introduced to the phoneme /oa/ and the corresponding grapheme . The objective of the day is to familiarise the children with the /oa/ sound, which is creatively represented by the character 'Ogre in a Toga' alongside the grapheme flashcard. The lesson commences with a dynamic activity where children identify the vowel sounds in one-syllable words by running to the correct vowel grapheme placed on the walls, each accompanied by a pictophone.

The teaching portion of the lesson involves telling a story about the 'Ogre in a Toga,' where the /oa/ phoneme is stressed to help children remember the sound. As part of the story's narrative, children learn that the ogre expresses his gentle frustration by saying /oa/ /oa/. To reinforce this, children perform an action by placing their hands on the sides of their heads while saying /oa/. Practising the phoneme includes activities such as air writing and identifying the missing letter in words displayed on the board. To apply their new knowledge, children engage in a 'Caption Match' activity where they read phrases and match them to pictures. The lesson also offers extension activities like using playdough and sand writing to further develop the children's understanding of the /oa/ phoneme and grapheme.