Week 1, lesson 2 Phoneme "a" and Grapheme "a" - Phonics Phase 2 - Presentation

In the second lesson of Week 1 for Phonics Phase 2, young learners are introduced to the phoneme "a" and its corresponding grapheme "a". The lesson is structured to provide a clear and engaging progression through the different stages of phonics learning. Initially, the lesson revisits familiar rhymes to warm up the children's phonemic awareness and get them ready for the new sound. This approach helps to reinforce previous learning and ensures that the children are prepared to focus on the new phoneme.

As the lesson moves forward, the "teach" section introduces the phoneme "a" in more detail. Children are shown how to recognise and pronounce the sound correctly. Following this, the "practise" part of the lesson allows the children to engage with the phoneme through a series of activities designed to solidify their understanding and ability to identify the sound within words. The "apply" stage then encourages learners to use their new knowledge in context, helping to make the connection between the isolated phoneme and its use in everyday language. The lesson concludes with a wrap-up, signalling the end and a transition back to the broader curriculum or to the next learning activity.