Week 19, lesson 4 High Frequency Words (come,will,into.back.from) - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Lesson plan

In Week 19, Day 4 of the lesson plan, the focus is on enhancing the students' familiarity with a new set of high-frequency words (HFWs) which include 'come', 'will', 'into', 'back', and 'from'. The objective of the day is to review these words, ensuring that the children can recognise and use them confidently. The lesson begins with the 'Word Breaker' activity where a word is spoken aloud and the students are encouraged to break it down into individual sounds before saying the word together as a class. This exercise is repeated with several of the new words to reinforce phonemic awareness.

Following the initial activity, the teacher writes the words on the board and engages the children in creating sentences using the new HFWs, thus providing context and aiding comprehension. This interactive segment of the lesson allows for the children to call out the words, and can be made more engaging by turning it into a game where pairs of students participate in calling out the words. The 'High Frequency Word Jump' activity introduces a physical element to the lesson, where children are shown flashcards of the words and must jump up when they see the word they are anticipating. This is an excellent way to reinforce recognition in a dynamic and fun way. Finally, the application of the day's learning takes place with 'Mini Whiteboard Work', where children are asked to write the words and phrases dictated by the teacher, such as 'Come back into the house' and 'I will bring a lunch from home', thus cementing their understanding of the new vocabulary.