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The Joy of the Lord

Variant Vowel Patterns: OI and OY

Day 59of 180
Week 12of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with oi and oy patterns

2

Understand the biblical concept of joy

3

Connect phonics learning to Scripture

4

Practice reading fluency

📖 Scripture Connection

Nehemiah 8:10

“Then he said to them, 'Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.'”

— Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)

Explore the powerful concept of God's joy through phonics learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel pattern cards
  • Bible
  • Colored markers
  • Whiteboard
  • Joy word hunt worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome students and explain today's special phonics adventure about joy words

💭 Review Question: Can you remember a time when you felt really happy?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce oi and oy words related to joy and explain their sound patterns

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Oi and oy both make the /oi/ sound
  • Oi is used in the middle of words
  • Oy is used at the end of words
  • Joy is a special feeling God gives us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel joyful?
  • How does God's joy help us?
  • Can you think of any oi or oy words?
3Activity: Joy Word Hunt (8 min)
hands-on

Students search for and circle oi and oy words in a Scripture-themed worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Distribute joy word hunt worksheet
  2. Explain how to identify oi and oy words
  3. Work together to find and circle words
  4. Share discovered words
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Circle words together as a class

Challenge: Write additional oi and oy joy words

4Closing (4 min)

Review learned words and discuss God's joy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do oi and oy make?
  • Can you tell me an oi word?
  • Can you tell me an oy word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for the joy You give us. Help us learn and grow in Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read a fun story with our new oi and oy words!

💎 Memory Verse

Nehemiah 8:10b

“The joy of Yahweh is your strength.”

— Nehemiah 8:10b (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Joy Jump: Students jump when they hear oi/oy words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning variant vowel patterns while exploring biblical joy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice oi and oy words at home
  • Encourage reading with joy
  • Celebrate learning together
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing when to use oi vs oy

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident reading of oi and oy words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a joy collage with oi and oy words
  • Play a memory game with joy-related words
  • Draw pictures representing biblical joy

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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