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The Lord Is My Shepherd

R-Controlled Vowels: OR

Day 34of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with or pattern in Scripture

2

Understand metaphorical language in Psalm 23

3

Recognize God's care through biblical imagery

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

Explore God's loving care through a shepherd metaphor

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Shepherd figurine or picture
  • White board and markers
  • OR word cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce the concept of shepherds using a figurine or picture. Ask students what they know about shepherds.

💭 Review Question: What do shepherds do for their sheep?
2Teaching (10 min)

Read Psalm 23, highlighting OR words like 'Lord' and 'restore'. Explain how a shepherd protects and cares for sheep.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shepherds guide and protect their sheep
  • Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd
  • God cares for us like a shepherd cares for sheep
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does God take care of us like a shepherd?
  • What OR words did you hear in the psalm?
3Activity: OR Word Shepherd Hunt (7 min)
hands-on

Students find and circle OR words in Psalm 23

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a printed Psalm 23
  2. Provide OR word cards for reference
  3. Circle all OR words found in the text
  4. Share discoveries as a group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps circle words

Challenge: Write additional OR words related to shepherding

4Closing (3 min)

Recap lesson about God's care and OR words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does OR sound like?
  • Who is the Good Shepherd?
  • How does God take care of us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for being our loving shepherd who takes care of us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read a story about a storm and learn more OR words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Memory Game

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels are challenging phonics patterns that require practice

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice OR words at home
  • Look for OR words in daily reading
  • Encourage gentle sound blending
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing OR sound from other vowel combinations

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify OR words and understand metaphorical language

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a shepherd with OR word labels
  • Create a puppet show about a shepherd
  • Make a list of OR words from around the house

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