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AU and AW: The Aw Sound

Diphthongs and Variant Vowels

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and spell words with au and aw sounds

2

Understand how different letter combinations create similar sounds

3

Practice sorting words by their spelling patterns

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

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

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just like learning letter sounds takes practice, learning God's ways requires consistent teaching

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sorting mats
  • Colored pencils
  • Spelling notebook
  • Picture cards with au and aw words
  • Whiteboard and marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Start with memory verse review and quick sound sorting game

💭 Review Question: Can you think of a word that sounds like 'aw'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce au and aw sounds with example words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Au makes 'aw' sound in words like 'author' and 'August'
  • Aw makes 'aw' sound in words like 'saw' and 'lawn'
  • Sometimes letters work together to make special sounds
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What other words do you know with these sounds?
  • Can you hear the same sound in different words?
3Activity: Sound Detective Sorting (8 min)
sorting

Students sort picture cards into au and aw columns

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each picture card
  2. Identify the word
  3. Decide if it goes in au or aw column
  4. Write the word in the correct column
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards with clearer pictures

Challenge: Add words with multiple syllables

4Closing (4 min)

Review sorting activity and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do au and aw make?
  • Can you give me an example of an au word?
  • Can you give me an example of an aw word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and understand new sounds. Help us to be good learners.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore another exciting vowel sound!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

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

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Flashlight Word Search - Hide memory verse words around room

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Diphthongs and variant vowels help children understand complex spelling patterns

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words verbally before writing
  • Use visual aids like picture cards
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar sound patterns

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent correct identification of au and aw words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word hunt in a children's book
  • Make a poster of au and aw words
  • Play a matching game with sound cards

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