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    Phase 4

    In Phase 4 children are not taught any new phonemes or graphemes. Instead, they are taught to further manipulate the phonemes and graphemes they have already learnt. Many of the words children explored in Phase 2 and 3 were monosyllabic (words of one syllable). In Phase 4 children explore more polysyllabic words (words containing more than one syllable). Many of the words in Phase 2 and 3 required children to blend approximately three sounds together in order to read them. Phase 4 requires children to blend an increasing number of sounds together in order to read.

    Phase 4 Teaching Overview

    In Phase 4 words are often referred to in relation to how many vowels and consonants they contain
    CVC Words The word 'sad' is a CVC word (consonant/vowel/consonant).  other CVC words include: sip, cod and net.
    CCVC Words The word 'flat' is a CCVC word (consonant/consonant/vowel/consonant).  Other CCVC words include: crab, trim and step
    CVCC Words The word 'help' is a CVCC word (consonant/vowel/consonant/consonant).  Other CVCC words include: bend, test and turn

    As children progress through Phase 4 they become more confident and skilled in reading and spelling words with a greater number of letters and graphemes.

    Phase 4 Resources

    The following resources will help you support your child as they progress through Phase 4
    Reading Word Lists Groups of words which can be read in this Phase
    High Frequency Word Flash Cards A5 flash cards for each high frequency word taught in this Phase
    Yes/No Questions A reading resource for Phase 4
    Sentence Substitution A reading based game/challenge
    Sentences for Reading A selection of sentences to read
    High Frequency Word Record Sheet Use this sheet to track the high frequency words your child can read and spell

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