Spotting Phonics: Unlocking Sounds in Words 9.03.26

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Spotting Phonics: Unlocking Sounds

What do you already know about spotting phonics?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to spot and recognise basic phonics sounds in English words.

What are Phonics?

Phonics are the sounds that letters and letter groups make in words. Knowing these sounds helps you blend letters to read new words.

Why Learn Phonics?

Learning phonics makes reading easier. It helps you sound out words and improve spelling.

Spotting Phonics in Words

Look for common letter sounds in words, like 'sh' in 'ship' or 'ch' in 'chat'. Say each sound and blend.

Activity: Find the Phonics!

Can you spot the phonics in these words?

Try: shop, chat, sing, frog

Tips for Spotting Phonics

Notice letter pairs like 'th', 'ck', 'ee', and 'ow'.

Break the word into parts and say every sound you see.

Look for Letter Patterns

Say Each Sound

THE GOLDEN READER TODAY IS:

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