Week 8, lesson 3 Tricky word (are)- Phonics Phase 3 - Lesson plan

The lesson plan for Week 8, Day 3, focuses on introducing the tricky word "are" to children in the context of a Phonics Phase 3 lesson. The objective of the day is clearly stated at the outset: to familiarise the students with the new tricky word. The lesson begins with a quick revision activity where children are asked to write down graphemes corresponding to phonemes they hear, using whiteboards to display their answers. This quickwrite exercise serves as a warm-up to the day's learning.

During the teaching phase, the instructor introduces "are" as the new tricky word, emphasizing the unusual sound representation by the letters. The class practises sound-talking the word multiple times to become comfortable with its pronunciation. Following this, the practice activity involves a Tricky Word Race, which includes a fun and competitive element. Children review flashcards of previously learned tricky words, sounding them out and then saying the words. To add excitement, the class is divided into teams to see which group can read the words the fastest. The application of the day's learning involves writing the word "are" on mini whiteboards and constructing the phrase "They are stuck in the rain," with a discussion about the tricky word's usage. The lesson plan also suggests extension activities such as using magnetic letters or printing for further practice.