English Resource Description
In this engaging phonics activity designed for pairs, students in Phase 5, Unit 2, are tasked with exploring the varied sounds of the digraph. The 'Word Sort' exercise requires children to work collaboratively to decode a list of words and then visually connect each word to the correct phoneme or pictophone representation. This activity not only reinforces their understanding of the sound but also promotes teamwork and discussion about phonetic patterns.
The words provided for this exercise include 'hood', 'shook', 'too', 'seafood', and 'spoon'. Each word contains the digraph, but it is pronounced differently across the examples. Students must carefully sound out each word, identify the specific sound it contains, and then draw a line to match the word with its corresponding phoneme or pictophone. This hands-on activity is an effective way to enhance decoding skills and phonemic awareness, making it an essential part of the phonics learning journey for young readers.
