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Non-Fiction Phonics Games

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Non-Fiction Phonics Games

Student reading non-fiction book

🎯 Part 1: Decoding Multi-Syllable Words

1. Break these non-fiction words into syllables by drawing lines between them:

Example: en-vi-ron-ment

a) ecosystem ________________

b) temperature ________________

c) photosynthesis ________________

d) Antarctica ________________

2. Circle the correct pronunciation for each word:

Volcano:

vol-KAY-no

VOL-can-o

Geography:

GEE-og-ra-phy

ge-OG-ra-phy

3. Match the grapheme (letter pattern) to its sound in these science words:
ph (in photograph)
ch (in chemistry)
tion (in evaporation)
/f/ sound
/k/ sound
/shun/ sound

📚 Part 2: Context Clues and Self-Correction

4. Read this sentence and use context clues to work out the meaning of the bold word:

"The herbivorous animals in the grassland only eat plants, unlike the carnivorous lions that hunt other animals."

Herbivorous means: _________________________________

5. Fix the reading mistake in each sentence by crossing out the wrong word and writing the correct word above it:

a) The scientist used a micro-scope to examine the tiny orgasms.

b) Water evaporates when it reaches 100 degrees Celsius.

c) The earthquake measured 7.2 on the Richer scale.

6. Which strategy would help you decode the word "photosynthesis"? Tick all that apply:

Break it into smaller parts (photo + synthesis)

Look for familiar word parts you know

Skip it and keep reading

Use the pictures or diagrams nearby

🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Growth

7. Describe a time when you persevered with a difficult word and finally worked it out. How did it feel?
8. What is your favourite strategy for working out tricky words in non-fiction texts?
9. Complete this sentence: "When I come across a difficult word, I can show perseverance by..."

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