Week 17, lesson 2 "eigh, ei" - Phonics Phase 5, , unit 3- Presentation

In Week 17's second lesson of Phonics Phase 5, Unit 3, the focus is on the "eigh" and "ei" sound patterns. The lesson begins with a revisiting activity called 'High Frequency Word Race' designed to warm up the students and get them ready for learning new phonics content. This interactive introduction sets the stage for the day's learning objectives and ensures that students are engaged from the outset.

During the 'TEACH' segment, students are introduced to the target sounds through words such as 'weigh' and 'veil'. These examples provide a clear context for the sound patterns being studied. The 'PRACTISE' portion of the lesson includes fun and memorable sentences like "He ate eight grapes," "The reindeer may be late," and "I weigh my bags for the plane," which allow students to hear and repeat the sounds within a meaningful context. Finally, the 'APPLY' stage encourages students to demonstrate their understanding by using mini whiteboards for individual work, solidifying their grasp of the "eigh" and "ei" sound patterns. The lesson concludes, ensuring that the students have had ample opportunity to interact with and apply the new phonics rules they have learned.