Week 18, lesson 2 phoneme "y, ey, ie" - Phonics Phase 5, , unit 3- Presentation

The second lesson of Week 18 in Phonics Phase 5 focuses on the phonemes "y, ey, ie," helping students to recognise and use these sounds in various words. The lesson begins with an introduction to these specific phonemes, providing students with a clear target for the session. They are presented with examples such as 'y', 'ey', and 'ie' to familiarise themselves with the different visual representations of the same sound.

Following the introduction, the lesson revisits high-frequency words through an engaging 'High Frequency Word Race' activity, which serves to reinforce previous learning. The teaching segment then introduces words that contain the target phonemes, such as 'field', 'donkey', and 'very'. Students are encouraged to notice the phoneme patterns within these words. During the practice phase, students are presented with partially completed words like 'onl_y', 'k__ey', 'f__ldie', 'cop_y', 'misch__fie', and 'ever_y', where they must identify and fill in the blanks with the correct phonemes. To apply their learning, students use mini whiteboards to work on exercises that require them to write words using the 'y', 'ey', and 'ie' sounds, consolidating their understanding of the phonemes. The lesson concludes with a summary and review of the material covered to ensure students are confident in their ability to recognise and use the 'y', 'ey', and 'ie' phonemes in their reading and writing.