English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, 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'. Understanding these sounds helps us read and write more effectively.

Let's take the sound /k/. We can combine it with different vowel sounds to create words. For instance, /k/ + 'at' = 'cat', /k/ + 'it' = 'kit', and /k/ + 'op' = 'cop'. Notice how changing the vowel changes the word. We will practice this with more sounds and vowels during our activities.

Now, let's work together to build some words. I will say a sound, and you will help me find words that start with that sound. For example, if I say /s/, you might say 'sun', 'sand', or 'sit'. After we list some words, we will write them on the board, ensuring we use correct spacing and punctuation when forming sentences with these words.

For your independent practice, I want you to choose five words from our list and create sentences using them. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. Once you have written your sentences, pair up with a partner and read them aloud to each other. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well.

• /m/
• /n/
• /b/
• /p/

Answer: /m/

The letter 'm' makes the sound /m/, as in 'man'.

• cat
• top
• dog
• fish

Answer: top

The word 'top' starts with the /t/ sound.

Answer: sun

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

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This sentence uses the word 'cat' and is correctly punctuated.

• frend
• friend
• freind
• frind

Answer: friend

The correct spelling of the word is 'friend'.

• /g/
• /j/
• /k/
• /s/

Answer: /g/

The letter 'g' makes the sound /g/, as in 'go'.

Answer: cat, hat, mat

These words all end with the same sound as 'bat', making them rhymes.