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

In the second week of Phonics Phase 3, lesson 5 introduces an engaging activity titled 'Trawling for Tricky Words'. This worksheet is designed to help young learners identify and correctly use tricky words that do not always follow standard phonetic rules. The activity simulates a fishing scenario where children are 'catching' the appropriate tricky words to complete given phrases. For instance, they are presented with sentences with missing words and must choose the correct tricky word from a selection provided within illustrated nets.

The worksheet provides phrases with blanks that the children need to fill in, such as "Vic is _ biggest dog" and "Dad will go _ bed". The tricky word options available in the nets for the students to select from are 'the' and 'to'. This activity not only helps in reinforcing the recognition and usage of these common tricky words but also offers a fun and interactive way for children to practice their reading and comprehension skills. By the end of the activity, students will have a better grasp of how to identify and use tricky words within the context of a sentence.