Phase 3 Phonics Lesson: Longer Words
Help pupils take the next step in their phonics journey with this structured Phase 3 phonics lesson PowerPoint longer words. Designed to strengthen blending and segmenting skills, this presentation focuses on reading and spelling two-syllable and compound decodable words using known Phase 3 sounds. Fully aligned with the updated 2021 Letters and Sounds progression, it’s perfect for whole-class phonics sessions or small-group teaching in Reception and Year 1.
This Phase 3 phonics lesson PowerPoint longer words supports pupils in applying their phonics knowledge to read and write words such as picnic, carrot and rooftop, building fluency and confidence through repetition and structured practice.
What’s included?
- Blending and segmenting practice with two-syllable and compound words
- Application of digraphs and trigraphs from earlier Phase 3 lessons
- Sentence reading to build fluency and comprehension
- Tricky word recall and spelling practice
- Slides aligned with the 2021 Letters and Sounds progression
Teaching tip
Encourage pupils to break longer words into smaller parts (e.g. sun-set, lap-top) before blending. This supports decoding and boosts confidence when reading more complex words.
This Phase 3 phonics lesson PowerPoint longer words helps children consolidate key phonics skills and apply them to longer, decodable words with increasing independence.
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