Week 22, lesson 1 phoneme "oul, u, oo" - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Presentation

In the 22nd week of phonics phase 5, unit 3, lesson 1 focuses on the phonemes "oul," "u," and "oo." The lesson begins by introducing these sounds, helping students to become familiar with the different ways they can be represented in words. The "oul" and "oou" sounds are highlighted, setting the stage for the day’s learning objectives. This introductory phase is crucial as it lays the foundation for the rest of the lesson, ensuring that students are primed to learn and practise these specific phonemes.

Following the introduction, the lesson revisits previously learned content through a 'Quickdash' activity, which serves to refresh students' memory and reinforce their existing phonics knowledge. The teaching segment then delves deeper into the "oul" and "oou" sounds, providing examples such as "good," "put," and "could." Students are given the opportunity to practise these sounds through sentences like "I should stop eating when I am full," "There is something in the bush," and "We could put it in the bin." This practical application is further extended with mini whiteboard work, where students apply their learning by writing and interacting with the phonemes in a hands-on manner. The lesson concludes with a review of what has been learned, ensuring that students are able to recognise and use the "oul," "u," and "oo" sounds confidently in their reading and writing.