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AU for Author

Variant Vowel Patterns: AU and AW

Day 61of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and decode words with 'au' vowel pattern

2

Recognize the /aw/ sound in 'au' words

3

Build reading confidence with new vowel pattern

📖 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 an author writes to guide readers, God's Word guides us in life

📦 Materials Needed

  • AU word cards
  • Picture cards
  • Whiteboard marker
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Vowel sound chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce today's special sound adventure: the 'au' sound

💭 Review Question: What sounds do letters make when they work together?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how 'au' makes the /aw/ sound in words like 'author', 'sauce', and 'haunt'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • AU together make a special sound
  • Sounds like 'aw' in 'saw'
  • Found in middle and end of words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of words with the AU sound?
  • How is an author like God's storytelling?
3Activity: AU Sound Treasure Hunt (7 min)
hands-on

Students find and sort 'au' words using picture and word cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread AU word cards around room
  2. Students collect cards making /aw/ sound
  3. Sort cards by word position
  4. Read words aloud together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Limit word selection

Challenge: Create own AU words

4Closing (3 min)

Review AU sound and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does AU make?
  • Can you share an AU word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for helping us learn and grow in reading Your wonderful words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more special sounds!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

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

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Lamp and Path Hand Motions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Vowel combinations create unique sounds children must learn

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice AU words at home
  • Use playful, positive reinforcement
  • Connect sounds to meaningful words
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering that letters together can make different sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in sounding out AU words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create AU word family poster
  • Write a short story using AU words
  • Play AU sound bingo

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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