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Phase 3 Animal Phonics

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Phase 3 Animal Phonics

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To read Phase 3 sounds in animal words

Success Criteria:

✓ I can read words with 'ch', 'sh', 'th', 'ng' sounds

✓ I can match animals to their descriptions

✓ I can answer questions about what I read

📚 Part 1: Animal Sound Reading

1. Circle the correct Phase 3 sound in each animal word:

fish - Circle the sound: ch / sh / th

shark - Circle the sound: ch / sh / ng

chick - Circle the sound: ch / th / ng

moth - Circle the sound: sh / th / ng

2. Read these animal sentences. Tick the box if you can read it:

The fish swims in the pond.

A thick sheep has soft wool.

The chick says cheep cheep.

A long snake slithers along.

🔗 Part 2: Animal Matching

3. Draw lines to match each animal to what it does:
fish
sheep
shark
moth
munches grass
flaps at night
swims with sharp teeth
swims in a pond
4. Which animal makes each sound? Choose the best answer:

Cheep cheep!

chick

shark

sheep

Baa baa!

fish

sheep

moth

📖 Part 3: Reading Comprehension

5. Read this short story about animals:

The thick sheep stands in the long grass. A small chick runs past the sheep. Then a fish jumps in the pond with a big splash! The sheep thinks the animals are having fun.

6. Answer these questions about the story:

Where does the sheep stand? ________________

What jumps in the pond? ________________

What sound does the fish make? ________________

7. Write one sentence about your favourite animal using a Phase 3 sound (ch, sh, th, ng):

🌟 Extension Activity (For Advanced Learners):

8. Create your own animal story using at least 3 Phase 3 sounds:

Well done! You are becoming a fantastic reader! 🎉

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