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Storm at Sea

R-Controlled Vowels: OR

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Read and decode words with OR pattern

2

Identify problem and solution in a story

3

Practice reading comprehension skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 107:29

“He makes the storm calm, so that its waves are still.”

— Psalm 107:29 (WEB)

God's power over storms relates to today's reading

📦 Materials Needed

  • Decodable reader about a storm
  • OR word cards
  • Comprehension question worksheet
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review OR words: storm, form, corn, horn

💭 Review Question: What sounds do you hear in 'storm'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce decodable reader about a storm at sea

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • OR sound makes a special vowel sound
  • Listen for OR words while reading
  • Look for problem and solution in story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think might happen in a storm?
  • Have you ever been scared during a storm?
3Activity: Storm Story Exploration (7 min)
comprehension

Read story, answer comprehension questions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read story carefully
  2. Circle OR words you find
  3. Answer questions about story events
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher reads story aloud

Challenge: Students write their own storm story with OR words

4Closing (5 min)

Discuss how God helps us during scary times

📝 Review Questions:
  • What OR words did you hear?
  • What was the problem in the story?
  • How was the problem solved?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for being with us during scary times, just like You calmed the storm.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting OR words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 107:29

“He makes the storm calm, so that its waves are still.”

— Psalm 107:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Wave motion while reciting verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for young readers

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

Distinguishing OR sound from other vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's confidence in reading OR words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of the story
  • Create an OR word poster
  • Act out the story with simple props

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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