Week 8, lesson 2 Reading sentences - Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

In the second lesson of Week 8, the focus for young learners is on developing their ability to read sentences, a crucial step in their phonics education. The objective of the session is to provide additional practice in reading sentences, enhancing the students' fluency and comprehension skills. The lesson begins with a revisit to the alphabet, where the class sings the alphabet song together, reinforcing their recognition of each letter and its sequence.

The 'Word Breaker' activity further warms up the students by selecting words to be broken down into individual sounds, which the class then reassembles and pronounces in unison. The 'Teach/Practise' segment introduces the 'Sentence Sub' exercise, where a sentence is written on the board and read out loud. The teacher demonstrates how changing a word can affect the sentence's meaning, encouraging the children to engage by raising their hands if the new sentence makes sense. They then get the opportunity to read the altered sentences aloud, either individually or as a group. The lesson progresses with the 'Apply' phase, where students decode a written phrase and express their understanding through drawing. This activity aids in cementing the connection between written and spoken language. For those ready for an additional challenge, extension activities like 'Phrase Act' and 'Phoneme Frame' are available to further refine their phonetic skills.