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AW Makes the Law

Variant Vowel Patterns: AU and AW

Day 62of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and decode words with the 'aw' vowel pattern

2

Recognize the /aw/ sound in different word positions

3

Understand that God's law helps us learn and grow

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 19:8

“The statutes of Yahweh are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of Yahweh is pure, enlightening the eyes.”

— Psalm 19:8 (WEB)

God's law helps us understand how to live and grow, just like learning new sounds helps us read and understand

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel pattern cards
  • Letter tiles or magnetic letters
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Picture cards with 'aw' words
  • Coloring sheets
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and introduce the 'aw' sound with a fun sound game. Make the /aw/ sound and have students repeat and pantomime drawing or yawning.

💭 Review Question: What sound do you hear in words like 'saw' and 'draw'?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how 'aw' makes the /aw/ sound at the end or middle of words. Write example words on the board: saw, law, draw, straw, yawn.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'aw' always makes the /aw/ sound
  • You can hear this sound at the end or middle of words
  • God's words are like clear instructions, just like learning new sounds!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of other words that have the 'aw' sound?
  • How do you think learning new sounds helps us read better?
3Activity: AW Word Building (7 min)
hands-on

Students will build and sort 'aw' words using letter tiles or magnetic letters.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a set of letter tiles
  2. Call out 'aw' words for them to build
  3. Sort words into groups based on word position
  4. Draw a picture of one 'aw' word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide letter tiles with 'aw' already separated

Challenge: Students create their own 'aw' words

4Closing (3 min)

Review the 'aw' sound and celebrate learning

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

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Bless our reading and understanding.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will sort 'au' and 'aw' words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 19:8

“The statutes of Yahweh are right, rejoicing the heart.”

— Psalm 19:8 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions for each word to help remember

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Learning variant vowel patterns helps children become confident readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'aw' words at home
  • Use everyday moments to point out 'aw' sounds
  • Make learning fun and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 'au' and 'aw' sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to decode 'aw' words with increasing confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an 'aw' word search
  • Read a decodable book with 'aw' words
  • Play a matching game with 'aw' word and picture cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

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