Week 5, lesson 3 Tricky words (live) - Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

The lesson plan for Week 5, Day 3 in the All Aboard Phonics Phase 3 series is dedicated to teaching the tricky word "live." The objective for this phonics session is to familiarise children with the word "live," as in the sentence "I live in a house." The lesson starts with a revisit to previous learning where children engage in a 'Quickwrite' activity, which involves saying a phoneme aloud and having the children write the corresponding grapheme on their whiteboards to then share with the class.

During the 'Teach' phase, the instructor demonstrates how to write the word "live," emphasising the short /i/ sound and explaining that the final 'e' is silent—a common occurrence in English words. Children practice writing the word in various fun ways, including on their classmates' backs or in the air. In the 'Practise' stage, the lesson incorporates a 'Tricky Word Race' where children review flashcards of tricky words learned previously, including "live," and compete in teams to read the words quickly and accurately. The 'Apply' section involves mini whiteboard work to reinforce the correct writing of "live," with additional extension activities such as using magnetic letters or printing for further practice.