Week 2, lesson 2 New Grapheme "ir" cards - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1

In the second week and second lesson of Phonics Phase 5, Unit 1, students are introduced to the new grapheme "ir." This grapheme is a combination of letters that represent a single sound, in this case, the "ir" sound as heard in the word "mirth." Educational resources like grapheme cards are employed to help children recognise and pronounce the sound correctly. The lesson aims to familiarise students with this sound and its representation in written form, enhancing their phonemic awareness and reading skills.

The teaching materials for this lesson may include cards that display words containing the "ir" grapheme, such as "earth" and "mirth." These words are used to demonstrate the "ir" sound in context, showing how it can be found in different words. By repeatedly seeing and hearing the grapheme within words, children can begin to associate the "ir" sound with its written form, aiding their ability to decode new words they encounter in their reading. This method of instruction is a critical part of phonics education, designed to support children in becoming proficient readers.