Week 7, lesson 4 Sound Gangplank matching activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit n2 - Worksheet

In Week 7, Day 4 of Phonics Phase 5, Unit 2, children engage in a fun and interactive 'Sound Gangplank' matching activity. The aim is to consolidate their understanding of phonemes by constructing a gangplank that leads off a boat. To do this, they are provided with cut-out 'planks', each one featuring a different word. The children's task is to match these words with corresponding images, thereby forming a chain that represents the gangplank. This hands-on activity not only helps them connect sounds to words but also enhances their ability to recognise the relationship between written text and visual representations.

The words used in this activity are carefully chosen to reflect the phonetic concepts being taught in this phase of the phonics programme. For example, words like 'pony', 'sky', and 'yawn' are included, each containing phonemes that the children have been learning about. By physically manipulating the planks and pairing them with images, children are encouraged to think critically about the sounds that make up words and how these sounds correspond to the pictures they see. This type of activity is an excellent way to make learning to read an engaging and interactive experience for young students.