Week 1, lesson 4 "w" - Phonics Phase 3 - Presentation

The fourth lesson of Week 1 in Phonics Phase 3 is designed to focus on the letter "w". The lesson begins with an introduction to the new sound, helping children become familiar with both its appearance and the sound it makes. This is a crucial step in ensuring that the students can recognise and say the sound correctly before they begin to use it in words. Following the introduction, the lesson revisits previously learned tricky words through a 'Quickdash' activity, which serves as a warm-up and a reinforcement of past learning, ensuring that these tricky words are not forgotten as new content is introduced.

As the lesson moves into the teaching phase, students are presented with new material and concepts related to the "w" sound. The practice section then provides interactive activities, such as a 'MISSING LETTER!' game where children identify where the "w" fits into words, reinforcing their understanding of the sound within the context of words and sentences. For example, the word "WANTED" is used to illustrate the application of the "w" sound. The application section challenges students to apply their knowledge by deciding whether sentences like "Will a dog kiss a man?" or "Will a dog lick a man?" are sensible, and if "jam" is "wet", encouraging them to think about the sound and meaning of words containing the "w". The lesson concludes by summarising what has been learned, providing a clear end to the session before moving back to the main menu, ready for the next lesson.