Week 10, lesson 5 Writing sentences - Phonics Phase 3, - Presentation

In the fifth lesson of Week 10, the focus is on developing the ability to write sentences, an essential skill that builds upon the foundation laid in Phonics Phase 3. The lesson is structured in a way that begins with an introduction to the topic, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the day's objectives. This is followed by a quick revision session, where students engage in a 'Quickdash' activity to revisit tricky words, reinforcing their recognition and recall of these words which often do not follow regular phonetic patterns.

The teaching segment of the lesson introduces the concept of 'Sentence Substitution', where students learn how to swap words in a sentence to create new meanings while maintaining grammatical integrity. This activity helps students understand sentence structure and the importance of word choice. In the practice phase, students are encouraged to write sentences that describe pictures, a task that combines their creative thinking with their phonics knowledge. They use mini whiteboards for this work, which provides a hands-on and interactive element to the lesson. The lesson concludes with an application activity where students can apply what they've learned, followed by a wrap-up that signals the end of the lesson. Each stage of the lesson is designed to build confidence and competence in writing sentences, a crucial skill in literacy development.