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Long O Spelling Practice

Silent E with Long O

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Spell o_e words correctly from dictation

2

Write simple sentences using o_e words

3

Demonstrate understanding of long O sound with silent E

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:17

“Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”

— Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)

Learning to read and spell carefully shows wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Lined writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter tiles
  • Word list cards
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's long O words. Sing a phonics song about silent E.

💭 Review Question: What does the silent E do to the vowel sound?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate spelling o_e words by breaking them into sounds

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Silent E makes O say its name
  • Listen for the long O sound
  • Check each word carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you hear how the O sound changes?
  • What words do you know with long O?
3Activity: Spelling Detective (10 min)
worksheet

Spelling words and creating simple sentences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to each word
  2. Say the word slowly
  3. Write the word
  4. Create a simple sentence with the word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use word bank for spelling

Challenge: Create a story using o_e words

4Closing (2 min)

Review spelling words and check work together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes the O sound long?
  • Can you read your sentences?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn to read Your words.

Coming up: Next week we'll explore more exciting word sounds!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words while saying each letter

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Silent E changes vowel sounds from short to long

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage careful listening
  • Practice words multiple times
  • Make spelling fun and positive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering the silent E rule

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent application of o_e pattern

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a long O word hunt at home
  • Play spelling games with o_e words
  • Draw pictures of o_e word objects

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