Week 4, lesson 5 Letter formation - "r" - Phonics Phase 2 - Worksheet

In the fourth week of Phonics Phase 2, lesson five introduces the letter formation for the phoneme "r". The session begins with an objective to learn the /h/ phoneme, using engaging visual aids such as the "Horse on a Course" card and the grapheme card . Children are encouraged to guess who the character might be, sparking their curiosity and engagement right from the start. This lesson is part of the comprehensive 100 All Aboard Phonics program that aims to build foundational reading and writing skills in young learners.

The lesson plan includes a variety of activities designed to reinforce the learning of the /h/ phoneme. A quickdash exercise revisits previously learned graphemes and pictophones, with children shouting out the corresponding sounds at an increasing pace to enhance recall and fluency. The teaching segment incorporates a story that highlights the target phoneme, accompanied by an action that mimics running and panting to solidify the sound association. Students then get hands-on practice with the grapheme through air writing and tracing on a friend's back. Caption matching and reading exercises further apply the learning, with mini whiteboard work to practice writing the grapheme. The lesson also suggests extension activities involving playdough and sand writing for a multisensory learning experience. Teachers are advised to have children hold their hand in front of their mouth while pronouncing the sound, allowing them to feel their breath and better understand the production of the /h/ phoneme.