Week 9, lesson 5 High Frequency Words (they,on,she,is,for) - Phonics Phase 5, unit 2 - Lesson plan

In the fifth lesson of Week 9, part of the Phonics Phase 5, Unit 2 curriculum, the objective is to review five high frequency words (HFWs): 'they', 'on', 'she', 'is', and 'for'. This lesson is designed to reinforce the children's recognition and understanding of these commonly used words through a series of engaging activities. The lesson begins with a 'Word Breaker' exercise where the teacher says one of the HFWs aloud, and the class breaks it down into individual phonemes before saying the word in unison again. This helps to develop phonemic awareness and ensures the children are familiar with the sounds that make up each word.

As the lesson progresses, the teacher writes the HFWs on the board and involves the children in decoding them. This is followed by creating sentences using the words to provide context, which aids comprehension. To make learning more interactive, the children are encouraged to call out the words in a fun cycle game, which can be played in pairs to promote teamwork. The 'High Frequency Word Jump' activity further reinforces recognition as children jump up when they see the designated word among shuffled flashcards. To apply their knowledge, children use mini whiteboards to write down the words as they are dictated by the teacher, which also serves as a check for understanding. If time allows, the children are challenged to write phrases incorporating the HFWs, further solidifying their grasp of the words within the context of language use.