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OI in the Middle

Variant Vowel Patterns: OI and OY

Day 56of 180
Week 12of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and decode words with 'oi' in the middle

2

Understand the /oi/ sound in different word positions

3

Practice reading and spelling 'oi' words

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 119:105

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

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

Just as words help us understand God's path, learning to read helps us understand His Word

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel pattern cards
  • Word building tiles
  • Sorting mat
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Picture cards with 'oi' words
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the special vowel sound /oi/ today. Show excitement about learning new word sounds!

💭 Review Question: Can you make the /oi/ sound like in 'boy'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we're exploring words with 'oi' in the middle. These letters make a special sound that sounds like a squeaky toy!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'oi' appears in the middle of words
  • Examples include: coin, point, join, noise
  • The sound is always /oi/
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of with 'oi'?
  • Can you point to where 'oi' is in a word?
3Activity: OI Word Building (8 min)
hands-on

Students will build and sort 'oi' words using letter tiles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a sorting mat
  2. Provide letter tiles
  3. Students build words like 'coin', 'point', 'join'
  4. Sort words and identify the 'oi' location
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer letter tiles and pre-selected letters

Challenge: Create sentences using 'oi' words

4Closing (4 min)

Recap the special 'oi' sound and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where does 'oi' appear in words?
  • What sound does 'oi' make?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow in reading Your wonderful words.

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

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 4:20

“My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.”

— Proverbs 4:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: point to ears while saying 'attend', cup hand to ear for 'turn'

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are learning variant vowel patterns, specifically 'oi' making the /oi/ sound

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'oi' words at home
  • Make word hunting a fun game
  • Encourage sound recognition
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing 'oi' placement in words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in identifying and reading 'oi' words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an 'oi' word poster
  • Play 'oi' word bingo
  • Read books with many 'oi' words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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