Digraph “th” Letter Work Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Comprehensive Lesson Plan
Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Blending with Consonant Digraphs – “th”
Sub-topic: Pronunciation and Writing Words with “th”
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and understand that no vowel is pronounced between consonant blends.
- Demonstrate the correct blending of consonant digraph “th” in words.
- Pronounce and write words containing the consonant digraph “th.”
Keywords
Consonant blend, digraph, “th,” bath, cloth, path.
Set Induction
The teacher begins by showing pictures of objects like a bath, cloth, and path and asks pupils to identify them while emphasizing the “th” sound in each word.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with consonant blends and simple digraphs like “sh” and “ch.”
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with “th” words (e.g., bath, cloth, path).
- Pictures illustrating objects with “th” words.
- Word charts and rhyming word lists.
- Audio resources for pronunciation.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reviews blending of previously learned digraphs (“sh” and “ch”) to introduce the new sound “th.”
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration: Pupils discuss and practice blending “th” words together.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Pupils identify rhyming words and patterns in “th” words.
Learning Materials
- Flashcards
- Picture word charts
- Digital resources (YouTube links, Resource)
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
- Phonics Guide for Early Learners
- Jolly Phonics Workbook
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with “th” words.
- Charts showing words like bath, cloth, path.
- Audio-visual aids for the pronunciation of “th.”
Content
Definition and Explanation
- Consonant Digraph: A consonant digraph is formed when two consonants come together to make one sound.
- “th” Digraph: The “th” sound is made by combining the “t” and “h” letters.
Examples of Words with “th”
- Bath
- Cloth
- Path
- Teeth
- Moth
Examples of Short Sentences
- The path is clean.
- I have a soft cloth.
- The bath is full of water.
Presentation
Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic
The teacher revises blending and pronunciation of previously learned digraphs like “sh” and “ch.”
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the digraph “th” using flashcards and models its pronunciation.
- The teacher explains that no vowel is sounded between the letters “t” and “h.”
Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections
- Pupils take turns blending and pronouncing “th” words.
- Pupils identify rhyming words, e.g., bath and path.
- The teacher corrects pronunciation errors and provides feedback.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display flashcards with “th” words and pictures.
- Demonstrate the correct blending and pronunciation of “th.”
- Guide pupils to identify rhyming words like bath and path.
- Conduct a writing activity where pupils write words containing “th.”
Learners’ Activities
- Blend and pronounce words with “th” digraph.
- Identify rhyming words from the given list.
- Write “th” words in their notebooks.
- Read short sentences containing “th” words.
Assessment
10 Short-Answer Questions
- Write a word that contains “th.”
- Spell the word for an object used to clean your body in water.
- What word rhymes with “bath”?
- What does “cloth” mean?
- Write a short sentence with “path.”
Evaluation Questions
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- The word for a soft material is _ (a) bath (b) cloth (c) path (d) moth.
- The _ is long and narrow (a) path (b) cloth (c) teeth (d) bath.
- You wash in the _ (a) cloth (b) path (c) bath (d) moth.
- A _ flies around at night (a) bath (b) path (c) teeth (d) moth.
- The _ is dirty (a) path (b) bath (c) moth (d) teeth.
Class Activity Discussion
15 FAQs and Answers
- What is a consonant digraph? Two consonants that make one sound.
- What does “th” sound like? The sound made by combining “t” and “h.”
- Can you name a word with “th”? Yes, “bath.”
- How do you spell “path”? P-A-T-H.
- What does “cloth” mean? A piece of fabric used for cleaning or covering.
- What word rhymes with “bath”? Path.
- What is the opposite of clean? Dirty.
- What is the sound of “b-a-t-h”? Bath.
- How do you spell “teeth”? T-E-E-T-H.
- What does “moth” mean? A type of insect that flies at night.
Conclusion
The teacher revises the day’s lesson by helping pupils pronounce, spell, and write words with the “th” digraph. The teacher marks pupils’ notebooks and provides feedback.
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