Week 12, lesson 1 grapheme "o" - Phonics Phase 5, unit 2 - Presentation

The first lesson of Week 12 in Phonics Phase 5, Unit 2, is dedicated to learning the grapheme "o". The lesson begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the day's learning objective. Following this, students revisit previous knowledge with a 'Quickdash' activity, which serves as a warm-up to refresh their memory and prepare them for the new content. The teaching phase of the lesson focuses on the pronunciation and usage of the grapheme "o" in words such as 'hot', 'go', and 'mother', allowing students to recognise the sound and understand its context within words.

Students then move on to practising the newly taught grapheme through a series of interactive and engaging activities. They participate in a 'Caption Match' exercise, which helps them connect the sound to the written word, enhancing their reading skills. Further application of their learning is reinforced with activities that involve finding a 'pot of gold' and 'going to play golf', which are fun and relatable tasks for the children. To consolidate their understanding, students use mini whiteboards for individual work, where they can apply the grapheme "o" in writing. The lesson concludes with a review of what has been learnt, ensuring that students are confident in recognising and using the grapheme "o" in their phonics journey.