Week 5, lesson 5 Review Day: Two-Syllable Words - Phonics Phase 4 - Lesson plan

The lesson plan for Week 5, Day 5, in the Phase 4 Phonics curriculum, is dedicated to reviewing two-syllable words. The objective for the day is clearly set out for the children, emphasizing the focus on consolidating their understanding of two-syllable words. The lesson begins with a 'Revisit' activity called Letter Pops, where children are given grapheme cards and are asked to respond to spoken phonemes by holding up the corresponding card. This activity serves as a quick recap of the graphemes learned so far and gets the children actively involved from the outset.

During the 'Teach' section of the lesson, the instructor writes a two-syllable word on the whiteboard, separating the syllables with a slash, such as 'mag/net'. The teacher then sound talks each syllable, blends them, and combines both to pronounce the whole word. The children are encouraged to participate and practice with additional words, with volunteers assisting in identifying syllable breaks. In the 'Practise' phase, pairs of children match word flashcards to corresponding object flashcards on the board, engaging with a variety of two-syllable words. The lesson concludes with an 'Apply' activity where children write dictated words and phrases on mini whiteboards, demonstrating their ability to decode, blend, and write two-syllable words independently.