Week 4 lesson 3 Tricky words - Phonics Phase 3 - Presentation

In the third lesson of Week 4, designed for Phonics Phase 3, the focus is on recognising and writing tricky words. The lesson begins with an introduction to the tricky words of the day, setting the stage for the learning objective. Students are then taken through a 'Quickwrite' activity in the 'REVISIT' section, which serves as a warm-up to refresh their memory on previously learned words and to prepare them for the new content.

The 'TEACH' part of the lesson introduces the tricky words 'was' and 'my', which do not follow the usual phonetic rules and therefore can be challenging for young learners to decode. Following this, the 'PRACTISE' segment involves a 'Tricky Word Race', a fun and interactive game that encourages students to quickly recognise and write these words, reinforcing their learning. The 'APPLY' section provides an opportunity for students to use the tricky words in context, with sentences such as "Was a tail on a jeep?" and "Was my fish wet? Will my cat sing a song?" These activities help students understand the usage of the words in everyday language. The lesson concludes with a recap, ensuring that the students are comfortable with the tricky words before they leave the classroom.