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Snowy Day Stories

Vowel Teams: OA and OW

Day 25of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with oa and ow vowel teams

2

Read connected text with long o sounds

3

Identify story elements in a decodable text

📖 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)

Encourages active listening and learning during reading

📦 Materials Needed

  • Decodable reader
  • Dry-erase board
  • Colored markers
  • Story element chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in reading circle. Review previous day's vowel team words. Discuss what makes a good story listener.

💭 Review Question: What sounds do oa and ow make together?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce decodable reader about a snowy day. Preview vocabulary with oa and ow words.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Long o sound in different word positions
  • Reading with expression
  • Listening for story details
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think will happen in this story?
  • Can you find oa or ow words on the page?
3Activity: Story Element Detectives (7 min)
discussion

Students listen to story and identify characters, setting, and main events using a story chart.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to the story
  2. Mark characters on chart
  3. Circle the story's setting
  4. Draw a line connecting story events
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps fill out chart

Challenge: Students write their own story summary

4Closing (5 min)

Recap story elements and vowel team words discovered

📝 Review Questions:
  • What characters did you hear?
  • Where did the story take place?
  • What oa or ow words did you hear?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us the ability to read and learn. Help us listen carefully and love your words.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting vowel team adventures!

💎 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 the words with finger while reciting

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Vowel teams help children decode complex words

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading together at home
  • Point out oa and ow words in everyday reading
  • Make word hunting a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between oa and ow sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident decoding of long o words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word hunt in family magazines
  • Draw pictures of words with oa and ow sounds
  • Write a short story using learned vowel team words

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