Week 4, lesson 3 New Grapheme "i_e" cards - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1

In the third lesson of Week 4, students are introduced to the new grapheme "i_e" as part of the Phonics Phase 5, Unit 1 curriculum. This particular grapheme is an essential component of the English language, often referred to as a split digraph, where the 'e' at the end of the word changes the sound of the 'i' to a long vowel sound. The lesson utilises cards that visually represent this concept, with the aim of helping students recognise and pronounce the "i_e" sound correctly in words.

For example, the lesson cards display words such as "ice cream" and "feeling supreme", where the "i_e" grapheme is evident. Through repetitive exposure and practice with these cards, children will become familiar with how the silent 'e' influences the pronunciation of the preceding 'i', turning it from a short vowel sound into a long vowel sound. This understanding is a crucial step in their phonics education, enabling them to read and spell more complex words accurately. All Aboard Learning provides these resources to facilitate engaging and effective phonics instruction for young learners.