Phase 3 Phonics Lesson: air, er, Double Letters
Support pupils as they learn to read and spell words containing air, er and double letter patterns with this structured Phase 3 phonics lesson. This engaging teaching PowerPoint is ideal for consolidating digraphs and recognising how double letters appear in decodable words. Fully aligned with the updated 2021 Letters and Sounds progression, it’s perfect for whole-class phonics teaching in Reception and Year 1.
This Phase 3 phonics PowerPoint introduces the sounds clearly, models accurate blending, and provides opportunities for children to read, spell, and say words containing the focus graphemes and letter patterns.
What’s included?
- Direct teaching of air and er digraphs
- Focus on words with double consonants
- Spelling and reading activities using target sounds
- Tricky word review and oral blending practice
- Slides mapped to the 2021 Letters and Sounds progression
Teaching Tip
Point out how double letters usually come at the end or middle of words (e.g. ‘hiss’, ‘buzz’) and are often used after a short vowel sound. Practise spotting them in everyday words.
This Phase 3 phonics lesson builds essential skills in recognising digraphs and spelling patterns, helping children apply phonics knowledge with increasing independence.
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