Week 5, lesson 2 Letter formation - "ar" Phonics Phase 3 - Worksheet

In the second lesson of Week 5, the focus is on phonics, specifically on the letter formation of the "ar" digraph, which is a key element of Phase 3 phonics learning. The accompanying worksheet is designed to help students recognise and practise the "ar" sound within different words. This sound is an important phonetic combination in the English language, commonly found in a variety of words.

The worksheet instructs students to identify and circle the "ar" digraph in a selection of words. By doing this, children become familiar with how the "ar" sound appears and is used in context. The words provided for this exercise include 'card', 'farmyard', and 'market'. This activity not only reinforces the shape and sound of the "ar" digraph but also aids in enhancing the children's reading and spelling skills by highlighting the digraph within whole words. The repetition of the "ar" digraph on the worksheet ensures that the students get ample practice in recognising this particular phonetic pairing.