Week 3, lesson 4 Tricky Words (looked,asked,called) - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1 - Lesson plan

During the fourth day of Week 3 in the Phonics Phase 5, Unit 1 curriculum, the lesson is centred around the reading of three tricky words: 'looked', 'asked', and 'called'. The objective of the day is clear - students will learn to confidently recognize and read these words. The lesson begins with a revisiting exercise called 'Word Breaker', where a word is spoken aloud by the teacher and the class collaboratively breaks it down into its constituent phonemes before reassembling it to say the whole word again. This is repeated with a few more words to warm up the students' phonemic awareness.

The teaching segment introduces the new tricky words, providing context through example sentences to enhance comprehension. The class then engages in a fun 'Tricky Word Race' where they use flashcards to practice reading the words, both individually and as part of a team competition. This not only reinforces recognition but also encourages quick recall. To apply their learning, students use mini whiteboards to practice writing the words and construct simple phrases, such as 'I looked for my sister', 'I called her too!', and 'I asked for some help'. This hands-on activity helps to cement the day's learning objectives and gives students a practical application of the tricky words in everyday language.