English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and the letters that represent those sounds. Today, we will explore how different sounds can be combined to form words. We will focus on short vowel sounds and consonant blends. For example, the sound 'at' can be combined with different consonants to create words like 'bat', 'cat', and 'hat'.

Let's take the sound 'an'. When we add different consonants in front of 'an', we can create new words. For instance, 'can', 'man', and 'pan'. I will write these words on the board. Notice how the 'an' sound stays the same while the first letter changes. This is how we can build new words using phonics.

Now, let's work together to create sentences using the words we built. I will give you a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'cat', you might say, 'The cat is on the mat.' Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Let's practice with a few more words together.

For your independent work, I want you to choose three words from our phonics list and write a sentence for each. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, read your sentences to a partner. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well.

• c
• k
• b
• t

Answer: c

The word 'cat' starts with the letter 'c', which represents the 'k' sound.

• bat
• man
• cat
• rat

Answer: man

'Man' contains the 'an' sound, while the others do not.

Answer: The pan is hot.

This sentence uses the word 'pan' correctly and includes proper punctuation.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

• bat
• hat
• cat
• rat
• sat

Answer: batman

'Batman' is a name and does not fit the 'at' blend pattern.

Answer: m

The first letter in 'man' is 'm'.

• the cat is sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• the Cat is sleeping.
• The cat is sleeping

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: cat, bat

Both 'cat' and 'bat' rhyme with 'hat' as they share the same ending sound.