Week 3, lesson 2 Letter formation - "o" - Phonics Phase 2 - Worksheet

In the third week's second lesson of the phonics phase 2 curriculum, children are introduced to the concept of segmenting words for spelling. The objective of the lesson is to teach children how to deconstruct words into their individual sounds, which is essential for spelling. The lesson starts with a 'Sound Splat' activity, where children quickly identify and slap grapheme or pictophone flashcards on the floor based on the phoneme called out, potentially earning points for their speed and accuracy. This can be played individually or in teams to encourage a collaborative learning environment.

The teaching segment of the lesson focuses on sound and letter segmenting. The teacher demonstrates how to verbally break apart consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words without writing them down, guiding the children to understand the separation of sounds and then reassembling them to form the original word. Using the example word "pot", the teacher illustrates how to match phonemes to graphemes and fill in phoneme frames on the whiteboard. Children are encouraged to participate by selecting the correct grapheme for each phoneme. The practice phase involves further use of phoneme frames with the class's assistance for additional words. Application of these skills is reinforced through mini whiteboard work, where children draw their own frames and write letters corresponding to phonemes of words sound-talked by the teacher. The lesson also suggests extension activities such as using magnetic letters and printing to enhance learning. Teachers are advised to explain that segmenting is the inverse process of blending, emphasizing its role in spelling.