During Phase 5 children will learn more graphemes and phonemes.

Alternative spellings for graphemes will also be introduced e.g. they already know ‘ai’ as in rain from Phase 3 but will now also be introduced to ‘ay’ as in crayon and ‘a-e’ as in make.

Alternative pronunciations for graphemes will also be introduced e.g. ‘ea’ as in tea, head and break.

With practise the children’s speed at recognising and blending graphemes improves.

Reading and spelling knowledge will be worked on extensively through a variety of games and activities which promote and encourage the application of knowledge gained.

Tricky words (words which cannot yet be decoded) are also taught: oh, their, people, Mr, Mrs, looked, called, asked, could

**Note: For help with the correct pronunciation of sounds please click on the Mr Thorne Does Phonics link.**