The Magic of Phonics and Word Building · Autumn Term

Common Exception Words

Identifying and reading high-frequency words that do not follow standard phonetic rules.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do some words 'trick' us by not following the rules?
  2. 2How can we remember the shape of a word we cannot sound out?
  3. 3Where do we see these common words most often in our classroom?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: English - Reading (Word Reading)KS1: English - Spelling
Year: Year 1
Subject: English
Unit: The Magic of Phonics and Word Building
Period: Autumn Term

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