Week 17, lesson 2 Fill in the Blanks activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Worksheet

In Week 17, Day 2 of the Phonics Phase 5 curriculum, children are presented with a 'Fill in the Blanks' worksheet, designed to test and expand their understanding of word structures and phonics. The activity requires the students to identify and fill in the missing letters for a series of incomplete words. Each blank line represents a missing letter or letters that the children must correctly deduce from their phonics knowledge and the context of the word. This exercise helps to reinforce their learning from Units 3 and 4 of the Phase 5 Phonics programme by encouraging them to apply their understanding of phonemes, blends, and digraphs to complete each word accurately.

The worksheet includes a variety of words with different missing elements to challenge the students. For example, they might encounter a word like 'v__n', where they need to determine the appropriate letters that complete the word while adhering to the phonetic rules they've been taught. Other words such as '__ght', 'r__nd___', 'sl___h', and 'e___ty' also require careful consideration of both phonics and word structure. The activity is not only beneficial for reinforcing phonics knowledge but also for improving spelling and vocabulary. It's a practical exercise that allows children to actively engage with the language and enhance their reading and writing skills.