Week 4, lesson 4 Tricky Words (here,says,love) - Phonics Phase 4 - Presentation

Week 4, Lesson 4 of the Phonics Phase 4 curriculum is dedicated to teaching 'Tricky Words'—those that do not follow the usual phonetic rules and therefore must be recognised by sight. In this lesson, the focus is on the words 'here', 'says', and 'love'. The lesson begins with an introduction to these tricky words, ensuring that students are familiar with them and understand that they cannot be sounded out using regular phonetic strategies. This introduction is designed to prepare the students for the activities that will help them memorise these words.

Following the introduction, the lesson revisits previous learning with a 'Quickwrite' activity focusing on the use of capital letters. This serves as a warm-up and reinforces prior knowledge before moving on to the main teaching point. The 'Tricky Word Race' is the core practice activity of the lesson, where students engage in a fun and competitive game to help them recognise and write the tricky words quickly and accurately. The 'Write RACE' is another key element of the lesson, likely involving writing activities that further reinforce the tricky words. As the lesson concludes, students are given the opportunity to apply what they have learned in various contexts, ensuring that they can recognise and use the tricky words in their reading and writing. The end of the lesson provides a chance to reflect on the progress made and to prepare for the transition to the next learning activity.