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Silent W in WR Words

Silent Letters: WR

Day 67of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and decode words with silent w (wr pattern)

2

Read and spell wr- words accurately

3

Understand how silent letters work in English

📖 Scripture Connection

John 1:14

“The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

— John 1:14 (WEB)

Connecting the word 'write' with God's living Word

📦 Materials Needed

  • Whiteboard
  • Dry erase markers
  • Word cards with wr- words
  • Writing paper
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Begin by showing students word cards with wr- words. Ask them to notice something unusual about these words.

💭 Review Question: What do you think might be different about these words?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain that in some words, the 'w' is silent and doesn't make a sound. Demonstrate how to pronounce words like 'write', 'wrong', and 'wrist'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Silent letters don't make a sound
  • The other letters tell us how to say the word
  • WR words sound like they start with an 'r'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find the silent w in these words?
  • How does the word sound different from how it's spelled?
3Activity: WR Word Detective (8 min)
hands-on

Students hunt for and circle wr- words in a provided text, then illustrate their meanings.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a text with wr- words
  2. Circle all wr- words found
  3. Draw a picture representing each word
  4. Share findings with a partner
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a word bank of wr- words

Challenge: Create sentences using wr- words

4Closing (4 min)

Review the wr- words learned today and their meanings.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does a silent w make?
  • Can you name three wr- words?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and understand Your amazing language.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore silent letters in more words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

— Psalm 119:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Silent letters can be confusing for young readers. Patience and practice are key.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice pronunciation together
  • Create a word wall with wr- words
  • Use fun, engaging examples
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering that the w is silent and doesn't change the pronunciation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident reading of wr- words without hesitation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a mini-book of wr- words
  • Play a wr- word matching game
  • Write a short story using wr- words

Ready for Tomorrow?

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