Ww/E1.3

Mary and Sam / tch words – read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words (also introduces -ed and -ing suffixes) and then complete a crossword.

A present for Charlie’s Mum is adapted from Vicky Maltby’s ‘A Gift for Charlie’s Mum’ (which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh). This version has been simplified for Entry 1 students and the story has changed slightly (in this version it is Mum’s birthday – not Mothers’ Day!). There are extra pictures and new comprehension questions.

Read the story, highlight and practise writing the words, and then complete a crossword. Another set of excellent phonics activities in this popular series.
Note: please exercise professional judgment and know your learner before using this resource (as some learners may consider it childish) which is intended to be delivered with humour and was originally used in a one to one situation.

This crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (see Initial Consonant Clusters -3, below)

48 word and matching ‘picture clue’ cards – with detailed teaching ideas.

Recognising and using long and short vowels. Great for reading and spelling. The ‘fill in the vowels’ exercise also helps with basic grammar and sense.

Spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students.

36 word and matching ‘picture clue’ cards – with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below.

A ‘phonic strip’ listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related actvities below.

Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences.
To accompany three related activities (see below).