Learn The Phonic Sound 'oa' (as in soak) - Activity Pack

The "Learn The Phonic Sound 'oa' (as in soak) - Activity Pack" is an educational resource aimed at helping children grasp the 'oa' sound through a series of engaging reading activities. Created by Sally Anne Jones and Amanda Jones, and illustrated by Annalisa Caroline Jones, this pack is published by GUINEA PIG EDUCATION, located in Addlestone, Surrey. The pack is a part of a comprehensive reading scheme that includes eight books, each progressively teaching different phonic sounds through fun and relatable stories. The 'oa' sound is introduced with the help of characters like Sam and his sister Kim, who engage in various adventures that incorporate 'oa' words. Children are encouraged to read sentences, talk about the accompanying pictures, and match words and phrases to images to reinforce their learning.

Designed for a wide range of learners, from young beginners to older children and adults facing reading and spelling challenges, the activity pack is adaptable to different reading levels. The method is simple: learn the sound, read the sentences, and practise spelling the words. By focusing on phonics, which involves learning sounds and blending them together, children can decode a significant portion of English words. The pack provides a hands-on approach with activities like underlining 'oa' words in red, making lists of 'oa' words from the stories, and cutting out words and phrases to match with pictures. This interactive approach is intended to make the learning process enjoyable and effective, ensuring that children can quickly progress in their reading fluency.