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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Phonics |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Phonics
Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7)
English
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson corresponds with the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on phonics as a crucial element of early reading development.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Phonics | 5 minutes | Introduce the components of phonics. Explain the importance of sounds in reading. Use flashcards for demonstration. |
| 2 | Sound Recognition | 5 minutes | Use flashcards to show individual letters and phonetic sounds. Students repeat sounds after the teacher. |
| 3 | Blending Sounds | 10 minutes | Teach students how to blend sounds together to form simple words. Use whiteboard for writing examples and practice together. |
| 4 | Phonics Worksheet Activity | 7 minutes | Distribute worksheets containing phonics exercises, including matching sounds to letters and simple word decoding. |
| 5 | Review and Feedback | 3 minutes | Collect worksheets for assessment. Go over solutions as a class for instant feedback without individual presentations. |
Assign a phonics worksheet for practice, focusing on the sounds learned during the lesson. Students should complete it at home and return it in the following class for feedback.
Ensure to check for understanding throughout the lesson by observing students’ participation and providing support where necessary. Adapt the pace of the lesson according to the student responses to ensure comprehension.