English Resource Description
In Week 1, Day 4 of the phonics curriculum, the focus is on the phoneme /w/ and its corresponding grapheme . The objective of the lesson is to introduce the children to this sound, with the aid of a captivating 'Wizard with a Lizard' flashcard. The lesson starts with a quick revision of tricky words where children practice their recall by shouting out words from flashcards that are shown at an increasing pace. This sets the stage for the introduction of the new phoneme /w/ through an engaging story about a wizard whose magical acts are accompanied by the /w/ sound, especially when waving his wand.
Following the story, children are encouraged to physically practice the /w/ sound by waving an imaginary wand and saying /w/ /w/ /w/. They then move on to practising the formation of the grapheme by air writing or tracing it on a friend's back, which helps to reinforce the shape of the letter. The practice continues with a 'Missing Letter' activity, where children are tasked with identifying and completing words with the missing grapheme . To apply their learning, the children use YES or NO cards to respond to decoded phrases, developing their reading comprehension skills. The lesson is rounded off with extension activities such as Letter Circling and using Shaving Foam, which provide additional multisensory experiences to consolidate the day's learning.
