English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 8

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, 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 'ch' in 'chat' or 'sh' in 'ship'. Understanding these sounds will help us read and write better.

Let's look at the word 'cat'. It has three sounds: /k/, /æ/, and /t/. We can change the first sound to make new words. If we change 'c' to 'h', we get 'hat'. If we change 'c' to 'b', we get 'bat'. This shows how changing one sound can create a new word. Let's practice this with other words like 'man', 'pan', and 'fan'.

Now, let's work together to build sentences. I will give you a list of words: 'dog', 'run', 'fast'. Can anyone create a sentence using these words? For example, 'The dog runs fast.' Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. Let's write a few more sentences together, ensuring we use proper punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose five words from our phonics list. Write them down and then create a sentence for each word. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud to each other.

• /b/
• /d/
• /m/

Answer: /b/

The letter 'b' makes the /b/ sound, as in 'bat'.

• sh
• a
• e

Answer: sh

A consonant blend is when two consonants are combined, like 'sh' in 'ship'.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This sentence uses the word 'cat' and has correct punctuation.

• !
• .
• ?

Answer: ?

A question ends with a question mark (?).

Answer: /d/

The first sound in 'dog' is /d/.

• cake
• bed
• bike

Answer: bed

The word 'bed' contains a short vowel sound /e/.

• /h/
• /t/
• /a/

Answer: /t/

The last sound in 'hat' is /t/.

Answer: pan

Changing the first sound from /m/ to /p/ gives us the word 'pan'.