Phonics and word building (T2 W10)
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Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. In this lesson, we will explore how different letters and combinations of letters create specific sounds. For example, the letter 'c' can sound like /k/ in 'cat' or /s/ in 'city'. Understanding these sounds helps us read and write more effectively.
Let's take the root word 'play'. By adding different prefixes and suffixes, we can create new words: 'replay', 'playful', and 'player'. Each of these words has a different meaning but shares the same root. This demonstrates how understanding word parts can expand our vocabulary.
In pairs, students will take turns reading a short text aloud. As they read, they will underline words that contain specific phonetic sounds, such as /sh/, /th/, and /ch/. After reading, they will discuss the meanings of these words and how they can be used in sentences.
Students will be given a list of words and asked to create five sentences using those words. They must ensure correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, they will swap their sentences with a partner for peer review, focusing on clarity and correctness.
Answer: /ch/
'Ch' in 'chair' makes the /ch/ sound.
Answer: helpful
The suffix '-ful' is added to 'help' to form 'helpful'.
Answer: The puppy was very playful in the garden.
A correct sentence includes the word 'playful' and makes sense contextually.
Answer: happy
'Happy' is the root word, while 'un' is a prefix and 'ness' is a suffix.
Answer: It means 'again' or 'back'.
The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or returning to a previous state.
Answer: Let's eat, Grandma!
The correct sentence uses an apostrophe to indicate the contraction and includes a comma for direct address.
Answer: sad
'Sad' is the antonym of 'happy'.
Answer: Phonics is the method of teaching reading and spelling that stresses symbol-sound relationships.
Phonics focuses on the sounds that letters and combinations of letters make.