Week 4, lesson 2 Tricky Words (do,does,when,out) - Phonics Phase 4 - Presentation

In the second lesson of Week 4, part of the Phonics Phase 4 curriculum, students delve into mastering tricky words that often pose challenges for early readers. The focus of the lesson is on the words "do," "does," "when," and "out." The lesson begins with a review of previously learned content, engaging the children in a 'Quickwrite' activity to revisit tricky words. This serves as a warm-up to activate their prior knowledge and prepare them for the new learning ahead.

As the teaching segment commences, the spotlight is on the four selected tricky words. The students are encouraged to pronounce, recognise, and understand the use of these words through various interactive activities. A 'Tricky Word Race' is introduced in the practice part of the lesson to make learning fun and to help children internalise these words through repetition and competition. The application of the words is reinforced through caption matching exercises and contextually driven sentences such as "Do not let the crab out!" and "When do the stars light up?" These activities not only help in cementing the words in the students' vocabulary but also in understanding their usage within sentences. Mini whiteboard work provides a hands-on approach for students to write and engage with the tricky words, ensuring that by the end of the lesson, they have a firmer grasp of these challenging yet essential components of the English language.