Week 28, lesson 2 Phonemes "n,nn,kn,gn" - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Presentation

In the second lesson of Week 28, students delve into the intricacies of phonics with a focus on the phonemes "n, nn, kn, gn" as part of Phase 5, Unit 3. The lesson begins by revisiting high-frequency words through an engaging 'Word Race' activity, designed to refresh students' memory and sharpen their recognition skills. Following this warm-up, the teaching segment introduces the phonemes in context, using words such as 'winning', 'never', 'know', and 'gnome'. These examples are carefully chosen to illustrate the different ways the targeted sounds can be represented in written English.

The practice portion of the lesson involves fun and relatable sentences like "It is not funny when I bash my knee" and "The gnome is winning the knitting contest". These sentences not only contextualise the phonemes but also provide a narrative element that aids memory retention. Students are then encouraged to apply their learning using mini whiteboards, where they can independently work on writing words and sentences that incorporate the phonemes. This hands-on activity allows for immediate application and reinforcement of the concepts taught. The lesson concludes with a review of the material covered, ensuring that students are confident in their understanding of the "n, nn, kn, gn" phonemes before moving on to the next learning objective.