Week 3, lesson 2 Tricky Words (were,there,little,one) - Phonics Phase 4 - Lesson plan

In Week 3, Day 2 of the Phonics Phase 4 lesson plan, the focus is on introducing and mastering four tricky words: were, there, little, and one. The objective is clearly stated at the beginning of the lesson: "Today we are learning the new tricky words: were, there, little, one." This sets the stage for a session dedicated to familiarizing the students with words that do not always follow standard phonetic patterns and can be challenging to read and write.

The lesson begins with a quick review activity where children are asked to write down graphemes corresponding to phonemes said aloud, using their whiteboards. This helps to warm up their phonics skills and prepare them for the new material. The teaching segment then introduces the new tricky words, with the teacher sound-talking each word and cycling through them to enhance retention. Children are encouraged to actively participate by using the words in sentences. Practice is made fun through a 'Tricky Word Race', where children read words from cards, including the new tricky words, and compete to see which team can read them the fastest. Application of the lesson is achieved through 'Caption Match', where children match phrases to pictures, and 'Mini Whiteboard Work', where they write the tricky words themselves, thereby reinforcing their learning through engaging and interactive activities.