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Phonics Foundations Worksheet

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Phonics Foundations Worksheet

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🔊 Part 1: Sound Detective

WALT: We are learning to hear the difference between short and long vowel sounds and identify /v/, /j/, /l/ sounds.

1. Circle the pictures that have the /v/ sound (like in "vet"):

van

cat

love

dog

2. Which words have the /l/ sound? Tick all that apply:

licks

him

like

says

3. Listen to your teacher say these words. Circle if the vowel sound is SHORT or LONG:

cat:

SHORT   
LONG

cake:

SHORT   
LONG

hit:

SHORT   
LONG

📖 Part 2: High Utility Words

Success Criteria: I can read and use new words: his, he, needs, licks, him

4. Read these words and draw a line to match them with the right sentence:
his
he
needs
licks
The dog _____ the bowl.
This is _____ book.
The cat _____ food.
_____ is my friend.
5. Fill in the blanks with words from the box:

Word Bank: has, is, to, the, says, ka pai

The cat _______ hungry.
Mum _______ "Ka pai!"
He goes _______ school.

✏️ Part 3: Word Sorting & Extension

6. Sort these words into two groups - words with /v/ sound and words with /l/ sound:

Words: vet, love, lick, have, little, visit

/v/ sound words: _________________________________

/l/ sound words: _________________________________

7. Extension Activity: Write a sentence using at least two of these words: his, he, needs, licks
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
8. Challenge: Can you think of another word that rhymes with "licks"? Write it here:

🌟 Dyslexia-Friendly Tips:

• Use a coloured overlay if it helps you read better

• Point to each word as you read

• Ask your teacher to read the words aloud first

• Take your time - there's no rush!

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