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Born in a Stable

R-Controlled Vowels: OR

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Week 16of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with the OR sound

2

Read a simple story about Jesus' birth

3

Understand the meaning of 'born' in biblical context

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:7

“She gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

— Luke 2:7 (WEB)

Connects the OR sound to the word 'born' in Jesus' birth story

📦 Materials Needed

  • Decodable reader
  • Word cards with OR words
  • Picture of Bethlehem stable
  • Dry erase board
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show a picture of Bethlehem. Discuss what they know about Jesus' birth.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me one thing about where Jesus was born?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce OR words related to the birth story: born, horn (like angels might have used), corn (food in the region)

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • OR makes a special sound in words
  • Jesus was born in a special place
  • God had a wonderful plan for Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'born' mean?
  • Why was Jesus born in a stable?
3Activity: Jesus' Birth OR Word Adventure (8 min)
reading

Read a simple decodable story about Jesus' birth, focusing on OR words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen for OR words
  2. Circle OR words in the text
  3. Draw a picture of the story
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher reads, students point to OR words

Challenge: Students read independently and write simple sentences

4Closing (4 min)

Review OR words and their special sound

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does OR make?
  • Can you name an OR word from our story?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for being born to save us. Help us learn and grow to love you more.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about special sounds in words!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“For today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is Christ the Lord.”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out the words with simple motions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for early readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice OR words at home
  • Read together and point out OR words
  • Make word hunting a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing OR sound from other vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize and sound out OR words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an OR word wall at home
  • Find OR words in other books
  • Draw pictures of things that have OR in them

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