Phase 4 Tricky Words - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1 - Resource

The "All Aboard Phonics" programme includes a comprehensive set of resources designed to support the teaching of phonics to young learners. In Phase 5, Unit 1 of the programme, educators are provided with a teacher manual that outlines a series of "Tricky Words" from Phase 4. These words are known as tricky because they do not always follow the common phonetic rules and patterns that children have learned so far. For example, words such as 'said', 'have', 'some', 'were', 'so', 'like', 'come', and 'there' are included in the list, and they present unique challenges for students as they cannot be sounded out using standard phonics techniques.

Continuing with the tricky words from Phase 4, the programme includes additional words that students are likely to encounter. These include 'little', 'do', 'when', 'here', 'one', 'does', 'out', and 'says'. The inclusion of these words in the curriculum is crucial as it helps students to recognise and read them by sight, which is an important skill for fluent reading. The word 'love' is also listed as a tricky word, completing the set of words that require special attention during this phase of phonics instruction. The teacher manual provides guidance on how to effectively teach these words, ensuring that students become confident in their ability to read and understand them in context.