English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their spellings. It helps us decode words when reading and encode them when writing. In this lesson, we will explore how different sounds can be combined to form words. We will also discuss the importance of syllables and how they can change the meaning of words.

Let's take the sounds /b/, /l/, /a/, and /ck/. By combining these sounds, we can create the words 'black' and 'back'. Notice how changing the order of sounds can lead to different words. For example, changing /b/ to /l/ gives us 'lack'. We will practice this with a list of sounds and see how many words we can create.

Now that we have practiced building words, let's use them in sentences. I will provide you with a list of words: 'cat', 'sat', 'on', 'the', 'mat'. Together, we will arrange these words into a complete sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Pay attention to the punctuation; we will end our sentence with a period. After this, you will create your own sentences using a different set of words.

For your independent practice, you will receive a list of phonetic sounds. Your task is to create as many words as possible using these sounds. Once you have your words, write three sentences using at least five of the words you created. Remember to check your punctuation and spacing before submitting your work.

• The meaning of words
• The relationship between sounds and spellings
• The history of language
• The grammar of sentences

Answer: The relationship between sounds and spellings

Phonics focuses on how sounds correspond to letters and letter combinations in words.

• The cat sat on the mat.
• The cat sat on mat the.
• On the mat sat cat the.
• The mat sat on the cat.

Answer: The cat sat on the mat.

This sentence follows the correct word order and punctuation.

Answer: A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

Syllables are the building blocks of words and help in understanding their pronunciation.

• skit
• cut
• skum
• scum

Answer: skum

The sounds /s/, /k/, and /u/ can be combined to form the word 'skum'.

Answer: The dog ran in the park.

This sentence correctly uses the provided words in a logical structure.

• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark
• Period

Answer: Period

A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Answer: 3

The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.