Week 20, lesson 5 Spelling High Frequency Words - Phonics Phase 5, , unit 3- Presentation

In lesson five of week 20, the focus is on spelling high-frequency words as part of Phonics Phase 5, unit 3. The session begins with an introduction where students are reminded of the topic at hand: Spelling High Frequency Words. This foundational aspect of literacy is crucial, as these words often appear in everyday reading and writing, and mastering them can significantly improve fluency.

The lesson proceeds with a 'Quickwrite Words' activity, designed to revisit and reinforce previously learned spellings. Students are then taught a new set of high-frequency words which include 'very', 'when', 'back', 'come', 'people', and 'are'. The practise section of the lesson involves interactive activities where students fill in the blanks within words to consolidate their understanding of phonics and spelling patterns. For example, they will work on completing words such as 'm_y', 'o_en', and 'c__ld' by identifying and inserting the correct letters. The lesson incorporates the use of mini whiteboards, allowing for hands-on engagement and immediate feedback. The session ends with an application activity, where students apply the skills they've practised to spell words accurately in context, thus concluding the lesson on a note of applied learning and achievement.