Week 2, lesson 5 Trawling for tricky words activity - Phonics Phase 3 - Worksheet

In the 'Trawling for Tricky Words' activity, designed for young learners in Phonics Phase 3, children are invited to embark on a linguistic fishing expedition. The worksheet for Week 2, Day 5, presents a fun and interactive challenge where students must select the correct 'tricky words' to complete given phrases. These words, often irregular and not easily decoded using standard phonetic rules, are provided in 'nets' for the children to choose from.

The phrases on the worksheet act as a playful context to help reinforce the recognition and understanding of these tricky words. For example, children must decide which word correctly completes the phrase "Vic is _ biggest dog," and "Dad will go _ bed," with the options 'the' and 'to' provided in nets. This activity not only aids in vocabulary building but also enhances reading fluency by familiarising students with words that they will frequently encounter in texts.