Week 30, lesson 2 Phoneme "w,wh" - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Lesson plan

In the second lesson of Week 30, the focus is on the phoneme /w/ and its various spellings. The objective of the lesson is clear: to teach children different ways to spell the /w/ sound, commonly represented by the graphemes and . The lesson begins with a dynamic revisiting activity called HFW Race, where children review 10 high-frequency words using flashcards. This exercise not only reinforces word recognition but also encourages sounding out words, with a competitive twist on the second round to boost engagement.

The teaching phase introduces the Wizard pictophone, a visual aid that helps children connect the /w/ phoneme with its graphical representations. The class practices writing words such as "what" and "weed," with particular attention paid to underlining the graphemes that denote the /w/ sound. During the practice phase, a lively game of Countdown has the children decoding and blending words from a list on the board, earning points and fostering teamwork. Finally, the application of the lesson involves mini whiteboard work, where children transcribe dictated words and sentences that include the /w/ phoneme, such as "The whale whips his tail" and "Drink water when you are thirsty," along with words like "when," "watch," "swallow," "nowhere," and "winter." This multi-faceted approach ensures that students have ample opportunity to understand and use the /w/ phoneme in various contexts.