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AU and AW Sorting

Variant Vowel Patterns: AU and AW

Day 63of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and sort words with AU and AW vowel patterns

2

Understand the /aw/ sound in different word positions

3

Practice spelling words with AU and AW patterns

📖 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 God's word helps us understand directions, learning vowel patterns helps us read and understand words clearly

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel pattern sorting worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Word list cards
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous AU and AW word sounds by singing a quick sorting song

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me a word that has the /aw/ sound?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate sorting AU and AW words into different columns based on word position and sound

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • AU and AW both make the /aw/ sound
  • Some words use AU at the beginning or middle
  • Some words use AW at the end
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where do you hear the /aw/ sound in these words?
  • Can you find a pattern in how AU and AW are used?
3Activity: AU and AW Sound Sorting (10 min)
worksheet

Students will cut out word cards and sort them into AU and AW columns

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out the word cards carefully
  2. Listen to each word's sound
  3. Place words in the correct AU or AW column
  4. Circle the AU or AW in each word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-cut cards with fewer words

Challenge: Add more complex words and include writing practice

4Closing (3 min)

Review sorted words and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do AU and AW make?
  • Can you give me an example of an AU word?
  • Can you give me an example of an AW word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow in understanding words and your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will explore how these sounds appear in Bible stories!

💎 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 Light Verse: Students mime holding a lamp while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

AU and AW create the /aw/ sound in different word positions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage sound-based learning
  • Practice words together at home
  • Make sorting fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between AU and AW placements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent correct sorting of AU and AW words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word hunt in a children's book for AU and AW words
  • Play a matching game with AU and AW word pairs
  • Draw pictures representing AU and AW words

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