Week 12, lesson 5 High Frequency Words (had,my,her,what,she,says)- Phonics Phase 5, unit 2 - Lesson Plan

During the twelfth week's fifth phonics lesson, which is part of Phase 5 Unit 2, students will be focusing on revising a set of high frequency words (HFW): had, my, her, what, and says. The objective of this lesson is to refresh the students' familiarity with these commonly used words. The lesson begins with a 'Word Breaker' activity, where a word is spoken aloud and the class is asked to segment it into its individual phonemes before saying it in unison again. This exercise is repeated with several words to reinforce phonemic awareness.

The teaching phase involves writing the high frequency words on the board and decoding them with the help of the students. The class then collaborates to construct sentences using these words, enhancing their understanding of context and usage. To make learning more engaging, a playful element is introduced by having students work in pairs to quickly identify and call out the words in a cycle. The practice phase includes a 'HFW Treasure Hunt', where students search for flashcards with the target words and ignore the decoy nonsense words. This activity combines movement with learning, making it interactive and fun. Finally, the application of the lesson is done through 'Mini Whiteboard Work', where students write down the dictated words and phrases, showcasing their ability to recognize and use the high frequency words accurately.