Phase 3 Grapheme Flashcards - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1 - Resource

The Phase 3 Grapheme Flashcards are an educational resource aimed at enhancing phonics learning for children. These flashcards are part of the Phonics Phase 5, Unit 1 curriculum and are designed to support the teaching of various graphemes – the written symbols that represent sounds in words. The set includes a range of graphemes that children are expected to recognise and pronounce as they develop their reading and writing skills. The flashcards present consonants such as 'j', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z', and 'qu', alongside digraphs like 'sh', 'ch', 'th', and 'ng', which are combinations of letters that represent a single sound. Additionally, they feature the vowel grapheme 'ai'.

Continuing with the same set, the flashcards further introduce vowel sounds and digraphs that are fundamental to the English language. These include 'oo', 'ar', 'or', 'ur', 'ow', 'oi', 'ear', 'air', 'er', and vowel digraphs such as 'ee', 'igh', and 'oa'. These graphemes are crucial for children to learn as they often appear in common words and are necessary for accurate pronunciation and spelling. The use of flashcards in teaching phonics is a tried-and-tested method that encourages active recall and helps students to visually connect letters and sounds, forming a strong foundation for literacy.