Week 23, lesson 1, Phoneme "or,ore,our" - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Presentation

In the 23rd week's first phonics lesson for Phase 5, Unit 3, students are introduced to the phonemes "or," "ore," and "our." The lesson begins by revisiting these sounds, allowing children to familiarise themselves with the pronunciation and visual representation of each phoneme. This is typically done through an engaging activity called 'Quickdash,' which helps to refresh the students' memory and set the stage for the new learning.

The teaching segment of the lesson focuses on words that incorporate the "or," "ore," and "our" sounds, such as "more," "four," and "fork." Students are encouraged to pronounce these words clearly, understanding how the phonemes are used within them. To help contextualise the learning, sentences are used to demonstrate how these words fit into everyday language, such as "You can eat more cake with a fork" and "I was born before my sister was four years old." The application of the lesson involves interactive activities using mini whiteboards, where students can practice writing words and sentences that include the target phonemes. The lesson concludes with a review of what has been learned, ensuring that students are confident in recognising and using the "or," "ore," and "our" sounds in their reading and writing.