Phonics · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.2.2.1.1 - Apply common phonic generalisations (e.g. hard and soft “c” and “g”) when reading continuous texts.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the rule for when the letter “c” makes its hard sound and when it makes its soft sound.
State the rule for when the letter “g” makes its hard sound and when it makes its soft sound.
Sort given words into groups according to whether the “c” or “g” is hard or soft.
Read a short continuous passage aloud, correctly pronouncing words with hard and soft “c” and “g”.
Write a short sentence of their own that includes at least one soft “c” word and one soft “g” word.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Phonics (2.2)
Content standard: B5.2.2.1 - Connect sounds to letters; and blend letters/syllables in order to read and write
Indicator: B5.2.2.1.1 - Apply common phonic generalisations (e.g. hard and soft "c" and "g") when reading continuous texts.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 91
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

e.g.
"c" as in country and cell "g" as in gain and age
- Review the hard form of the sound, e.g. "c" as in cut; "g" as in get.
- Introduce the soft form using lots of examples, e.g. "c" as in centre, cent, circle; "g" as in gent, gin, etc.
- In groups, encourage learners to come out with words in which the sounds occur.
- Have each group read their words to the class and then publish it on the walls of the classroom for learners to go round to read.