Week 1, lesson 4 Ship-Shape Words letter formation activity - Phonics Phase 4 - Worksheet

In the fourth day of Week 1's phonics activities, young learners will focus on perfecting their penmanship with a worksheet titled "Ship-Shape Words," which is part of the Phonics Phase 4 curriculum. This particular exercise is designed to help children improve their writing skills, specifically targeting the formation of tricky words that they have previously encountered. The worksheet instructs students to trace each word carefully to get a feel for its shape and form, and then reinforces the learning by having them write out the words three times independently. The words on the worksheet are common pronouns and a verb that are fundamental to the English language: 'he', 'she', 'we', 'me', and 'be'.

The activity not only aids in the reinforcement of letter formation but also in the consolidation of these high-frequency words in the children's vocabulary. The repetitive nature of tracing and writing the words multiple times ensures that the muscle memory for writing these words is developed. This type of practice is crucial for young learners as they progress through the phases of phonics, ensuring they gain confidence in their writing abilities and become proficient in recognising and using these words in their reading and writing tasks.