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Oil, Coin, and Point

Vowel Teams OI and OY

Day 147of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with the oi vowel team

2

Recognize the /oy/ sound in middle of words

3

Read simple oi words with confidence

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:30 (WEB)

The word 'rejoices' contains the oi sound, helping children connect phonics to God's word

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel team cards
  • Letter tiles or magnetic letters
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Picture cards with oi words

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review previous day's vowel team lesson. Show picture of an oil can and coin to introduce today's sound.

💭 Review Question: What sound do oi and oy make together?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain that oi usually appears in the middle of words like 'point', 'coin', and 'oil'. Demonstrate how to sound out these words slowly.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • oi makes the /oy/ sound
  • Look for oi in the middle of words
  • Blend sounds slowly
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you hear the /oy/ sound in these words?
  • What other words can you think of with oi?
3Activity: Coin Collector Word Building (7 min)
hands-on

Students build and read oi words using letter tiles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student letter tiles
  2. Call out oi words like 'coin' and 'point'
  3. Have students build the words
  4. Read each word together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide word cards to match

Challenge: Have students create their own oi words

4Closing (5 min)

Review the words learned and celebrate their reading progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does oi make?
  • Can you read one oi word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to read and understand your wonderful words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about oy words at the end of words!

Psalm 100:1

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!

Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Clap the syllables of the verse while emphasizing the oy sound

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Today focuses on oi vowel team in the middle of words

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice oi words at home
  • Use everyday objects to find oi sounds
  • Make word building fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Blending sounds smoothly can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in sounding out oi words

Extension Activities

  • Create a picture dictionary of oi words
  • Hunt for oi words in storybooks
  • Play 'I Spy' with oi words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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