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OI and OY: Two Vowels, One Sound

Diphthongs and Variant Vowels

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and spell words with oi and oy diphthongs

2

Understand that oi and oy make the same sound

3

Practice reading and writing words with oi and oy

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we learn language patterns, we learn God's ways through practice and guidance

📦 Materials Needed

  • Diphthong word cards
  • Sorting mats
  • Colored markers
  • Spelling notebook
  • Picture cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the exciting world of special vowel sounds

💭 Review Question: Can you think of any words that sound the same but are spelled differently?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how oi and oy make the same 'oy' sound in words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • oi is used in the middle of words (like oil, join)
  • oy is used at the end of words (like boy, toy)
  • Both make the same 'oy' sound
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of a word with oi?
  • Can you think of a word with oy?
3Activity: Diphthong Sorting Game (10 min)
hands-on

Students sort picture and word cards into oi and oy columns

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out word and picture cards
  2. Create two columns: oi and oy
  3. Sort cards into correct columns
  4. Read each word aloud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards with clear images

Challenge: Create sentences using sorted words

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about oi and oy sounds

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do oi and oy make?
  • Where do we use oi and oy in words?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and understand new things today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about more special vowel sounds!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

— Psalm 119:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion for each word while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Diphthongs are two vowels that create a unique sound when combined

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words at home
  • Use everyday moments to point out oi and oy sounds
  • Make learning fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering when to use oi vs oy

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct identification and spelling of oi and oy words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a picture book of oi and oy words
  • Play 'I Spy' with oi and oy words
  • Make a word search puzzle with learned words

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