Week 3, lesson 2 Trawling for Tricky Words - Phonics Phase 4 - Worksheet

In the Phonics Phase 4 lesson, children embark on a linguistic fishing expedition with "Trawling for Tricky Words." This engaging activity is designed to help young learners recognise and write common tricky words that do not always follow conventional phonetic patterns. The worksheet for Week 3, Day 2, prompts students to complete sentences by selecting the appropriate tricky words from a selection presented in illustrated nets. Before using these words to complete the phrases, children are encouraged to trace them, reinforcing both their spelling and handwriting skills.

The activity features simple sentences that require the children to carefully choose the correct word to complete the meaning. For example, they might encounter a sentence about a certain number of fish, and they need to determine which tricky word from the net correctly completes the sentence. Similarly, another sentence might involve sharing a plum, where again, the child must select the right word to fill in the blank. This exercise not only aids in word recognition but also in understanding context and the use of these words within phrases. By the end of the activity, the students will have practised tracing, writing, and applying tricky words in a fun and interactive manner.