Silent letter "w"

Begin the lesson by engaging students' interest in the topic. Show a picture or flashcard of a word with a silent 'w', such as "wrist" or "wren".
Ask students if they notice anything unusual about the word. Guide them to recognize the silent 'w' and discuss its role in pronunciation.
Encourage students to share any words they know that contain a silent 'w' and discuss their meanings.

Explore (15 minutes):

Provide students with a variety of words containing silent 'w' on flashcards or word cards. These words could include "wrist", "wreck", "write", "wrestle", etc.
In pairs or small groups, have students explore the words, focusing on identifying the silent 'w' and practicing pronouncing the words correctly.
Encourage students to discuss any patterns or rules they notice about when 'w' is silent in words.
View video clip on teacher’s blogsite which gives rules for the silent “w”.
Pronounce words highlighted on chart correctly.

Explain (10 minutes):

As a whole class, review the patterns and rules for silent 'w' based on the words explored during the previous activity.
Discuss common patterns such as 'wr-' at the beginning of words and '-ew' at the end of words.
Provide clear explanations and examples to ensure students understand why 'w' is silent in certain words.

Elaborate (15 minutes):

Divide students into pairs or small groups and provide them with worksheets containing exercises on silent 'w' words.
Encourage students to work collaboratively to complete the exercises, identifying and reading words with silent 'w'.
Circulate around the classroom to provide support and guidance as needed, answering questions and clarifying concepts.
Complete grouped activity from teacher’s blogsite orally.

Evaluate (10 minutes):

Conclude the lesson with an evaluation activity to assess students' understanding of words with silent 'w'
Ask students to individually complete a short quiz or assessment task where they must identify and read words with silent 'w'.
Review students' responses to gauge their comprehension and identify any areas that may require further reinforcement.
Provide feedback to students on their performance and celebrate their progress in mastering words with silent 'w'.

Extension/Enrichment:

For students who demonstrate a strong understanding of silent 'w' words, challenge them to create their own sentences using words with silent 'w' and share them with the class.
Provide additional reading passages or word games that incorporate words with silent 'w' for students to further practice and reinforce their skills.
Students will work independently to complete activities in teacher’s blogsite.

Assessment:

Assess students' understanding of words with silent 'w' through observation during the exploration and elaboration activities, as well as through their performance on the evaluation task.
Use formative assessment techniques such as questioning, discussion, and observation to monitor students' progress and adjust instruction as needed.

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