Week 4, lesson 3 Tricky words (was, my) - Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

During the third day of Week 4 in the phonics curriculum, the lesson plan focuses on the introduction of two new tricky words: "was" and "my." The objective of the lesson is clear—to familiarize the children with these words that do not follow the usual phonetic rules. The lesson begins with a "Quickwrite" activity where children practice writing various graphemes on their whiteboards in response to spoken phonemes, before showcasing their work to the class.

The teaching phase involves sound-talking the tricky words "was" and "my," highlighting that the letters in these words make unusual sounds that the children may not expect. The practice phase includes a "Tricky Word Race" where children review the tricky words learned so far, including the new additions. They first sound out the words, then say them, and finally, they compete in teams to see who can read the words the quickest. The application phase of the lesson involves a "Yes/No" activity where children decode phrases and then use YES or NO cards to display the correct answer. For those ready for more, extension activities suggest using magnetic letters for further practice and printing for handwriting development.