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Noah's Boat

Vowel Team OA and OW

Day 65of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with oa and ow vowel teams

2

Read a simple story about Noah using long o words

3

Understand the biblical concept of obedience

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 6:22

“Noah did so, according to all that God commanded him, so he did.”

— Genesis 6:22 (WEB)

Noah showed obedience by following God's instructions exactly

📦 Materials Needed

  • Decodable reader about Noah
  • Vowel team cards
  • Picture cards with oa and ow words
  • Whiteboard and marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing a song about Noah and practice vowel team sounds 'oa' and 'ow'

💭 Review Question: What special sound do these letters make together?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce story about Noah using words with oa and ow

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave Noah special instructions
  • Noah listened and obeyed God carefully
  • Words like 'boat', 'road', and 'grow' have special vowel sounds
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How did Noah show he loved God?
  • Why is it important to listen carefully?
3Activity: Noah's Boat Adventure (8 min)
reading

Read decodable story focusing on oa and ow words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Point to each oa and ow word
  2. Sound out words together
  3. Draw a picture of Noah's boat after reading
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher reads, students point to words

Challenge: Students read independently with minimal help

4Closing (4 min)

Review key words and discuss Noah's obedience

📝 Review Questions:
  • What words did we learn today?
  • How did Noah show he loved God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us listen and obey like Noah did.

Coming up: Next week we'll learn more about God's promises

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 6:22

“Noah did so, according to all that God commanded him, so he did.”

— Genesis 6:22 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out building the ark while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students learning vowel teams and biblical stories simultaneously

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice oa and ow words at home
  • Encourage sounding out new words
  • Discuss obedience in age-appropriate ways
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between oa and ow sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to decode words and understand simple biblical narrative

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a boat craft using oa and ow word labels
  • Act out Noah's story with simple props
  • Find more oa and ow words in children's books

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