English Resource Description
In a phonics-focused activity tailored for students in Phase 5, Unit 2 of their learning, pairs are encouraged to engage in an interactive reading task. The objective of this lesson is to identify and practice the trigraph , which represents a specific phoneme. Students are provided with a worksheet containing a friendly letter addressed to Sam, and their task is to read the paragraph aloud with their partner. During the reading, they must pay close attention to spot the occurrence of the trigraph within the text.
As they come across each instance of , they are instructed to underline it and pronounce the associated phoneme to their partner, reinforcing their understanding and recognition of the sound. The content of the letter includes everyday activities such as attending chef school, learning to peel pears, shucking ears of corn, and wearing an apron. This engaging activity not only helps students to become more familiar with the trigraph but also allows them to practice reading fluently in pairs, enhancing their phonetic skills and collaborative learning.
