English Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the method of teaching reading and writing by developing learners' phonemic awareness. Today, we will focus on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words. For example, the letter 'b' makes the sound /b/, and when combined with 'at', it forms the word 'bat'. We will practice identifying these sounds and building words together.

Let's look at the word 'cat'. The sounds are /k/, /æ/, and /t/. When we blend these sounds together, we get the word 'cat'. Now, let's try another word: 'dog'. The sounds are /d/, /ɔ/, and /g/. When we blend them, we get 'dog'. Can anyone tell me what sound the letter 'd' makes? Yes, it makes the /d/ sound!

Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will give you a few words: 'sun', 'shines', and 'bright'. Who can help me put these words into a sentence? Yes, 'The sun shines bright.' Great job! Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Let's practice making another sentence using the words 'dog', 'barks', and 'loudly'.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose three words from the word bank on the board. Build a new word using the sounds you hear. Then, write a sentence using your new word. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, share your sentence with a partner and read it aloud.

• /m/
• /n/
• /b/
• /s/

Answer: /m/

The letter 'm' makes the /m/ sound.

• the cat is black
• The cat is black.
• the Cat is black.
• The cat is black

Answer: The cat is black.

A correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: sun

The word 'sun' starts with the /s/ sound.

• /d/
• /g/
• /o/
• /a/

Answer: /g/

The last sound in 'dog' is /g/.

Answer: The bird sings beautifully.

This is a complete sentence that uses the word 'bird'.

• catt
• cat
• kat
• catt

Answer: cat

The correct spelling of the word is 'cat'.

• !
• .
• ?

Answer: ?

A question ends with a question mark.

Answer: /f/

The first sound in 'fish' is /f/.