Year 0 English Autumn Term - Week 4

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Topic: Tricky Words: 'I', 'the', 'to'

Introduction

Some words are a bit tricky! We can't sound them out using our phonics. We just have to learn to recognize them. This week, we will learn our first three tricky words: 'I', 'the', and 'to'.

Tasks

Go on a 'tricky word hunt' in your reading books. Practice writing the words. Try to make a simple sentence using one of the words, like "I go to the park."

📊 Tricky Words (Phase 2)

These words are also called 'common exception words'.

  • I (Always a capital letter when it means you!)
  • the
  • to

📝 Practice Exercises

  1. Can you find the word 'the' on this page?
  2. Write the word 'I' three times.
  3. Read this sentence: "I go to the shop."
  4. Fill in the blank: "I want __ go home." (to)
  5. Try writing 'the' from memory.
Write the tricky words on flashcards and stick them around the house.
Use them in your writing as much as possible.
Play 'splat the word' - write the words on paper, call one out, and your child has to splat it!
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