Phonics
This week we are going to focus on the following 2 sounds. Please look at oo for 2 days and ar for 2 days, NOT ON THE SAME DAY.
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The first sound we are going to look at this week is the short 'oo' sound, as in words like book and look.
Firstly, if you would like to watch a video all about the sound, log into Espresso ( logon details in your home learning pack) and follow the pathway:
Then as always have a little go at the blending games opposite
Reading the short 'oo' can be tricky. Children will automatically want to change it to a long oo. When reading, if children say a word with the long oo, ask them if that makes sense. If they say no, encourage them to say it with the short oo sound.
Reading activity for oo
Firstly, have a go at reading these oo words. Remember, you might need a sound line and buttons under the sounds to support.
look
foot
cook
good
book
took
wood
wool
hook
hood
For a challenge have a go at these words
goodness
bigfoot
booklet
Some of these words are high frequency words. These are words that we see lots when we are reading and need lots when we are writing. Practice 'look' and encourage your child to see it and say it. Learning this word will help them with their reading and writing fluency. I like to put little eyes in the oo to help them look!
Lets play post the word. Use a box or something that your child can post a word card into. You might want to turn an envelope into a monster!
Get your child to read a variety of words containing digraphs. You might like to use this list, which includes a variety of digraphs that we have covered so far. Your child reads and posts the words - the monster gobbles them up!
dash shed cash chip sing rang bath this rain bait
weep feet light night load soap boot moon hook wool
Writing practice for 'oo'
Can your child write the sentence
Let's look at a book
independently.
Show your child the following picture. Ask them what they can see? Prompt them to the full sentence, Let's look at the book. Say it a few times to help them to remember it. Then ask them to write, using their knowledge of the sounds, finger spaces and a full stop at the end. At this point in their learning journey, your child does not need to write the apostrophy! Please encourage your child to be as independent as they can, then discuss it at the end.
Tricky word practice
Tricky word track game
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Use a dice and roll. Read the word that you land on. See who can be the first to the finish!!!
You might use the tricky words:
I, no , go , to , into, the
he, she, me, we, be, me, all , you, are, was, they, my, her
This week we are going to look at a new tricky word : like
Can you say the word in a sentence ? My sentence is " I like chocolate"
Can you take a picture of the word with your magic camera? Then can you write it?
Look at the word - it has 4 letters, 2 tall and 2 short. Say the letters that you need for the word.
Can you sort the words for the sentence?
like sweets. My mum
Now can you write your own sentence about something you or a member of your family likes ?
Remember if you have any queries, questions or would like some support, please don't hesitate to contact us on reception@laneendprimary.org.uk or through your tapestry account. We can't wait to see your wonderful phonics learning!
Miss Miles and Mrs Widdop
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Today we are going to explore the ar sound.
To introduce the sound, please watch the pollys phonics video on Espresso
The play the blending games to supplement and practice your new sound
Please practice reading the following words. Use sound buttons to support you if needed.
bar
car
bark
card
cart
hard
jar
park
For a little challenge, try these words
market
farmyard
Reading activity for 'ar'
Lets play start the car!
Make a little race track. At points in the track, write one of the ar words above. Your child can write start at the beginning. They then drive their car to the stops and read the word. You could do it large on chalk if you would like. It doesn't need to be a car, you can make a pony track, a mermaid sea track, whatever interests your child!
Writing activities for ar
Can you write a label for the pictures below?
Can you write a sentence about what you like to do at the park?
Start your sentence with
At the park I like to...........
Remember, we have a new tricky word that we are learning this week
like
What do you like to at home? What is your favourite activity? My sentence would be
I like to read a book.
Can you write a sentence about what you like?
As always if you require any support, if you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Miles or Mrs Widdop on the reception email at reception@laneendprimary.org.uk or through your tapestry account.