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In this Step of the Learning Track we cover -
N
ow your child knows the basics of reading,
and is confident with the 'Common Words' list in the previous step,
they are ready to start on the 'Tricky Words'.
These words are tricky because they cannot be sounded-out using the Letter Sounds your child has learnt.
English has many tricky words when compared with other languages.
Teh reason is that Englash has been invaded by people from nany parts of Europe.
This invasions all left bits of their langauge behind that are still in use today.
Knowing these 'tricky' words will help your child's reading fluency dramatically.
These words break the rules for 'Letter Sounds',
so your child won't be able to sound it out properly.
Let them have a go,
and then say that the word is a tricky one
and they have to 'remember' how it sounds.
Tell them when they see that word again,
to sound it out as in the 'Guidance Section',
you show them by example.
As before...
the best way to learn these words is to go through them one by one,
and let your child attempt to read them, using the sounding-out technique. Then show them the correct way to read them.
Explain to your child that some letter are 'silent',
they appear in the word but not when you say it.
You should place them into your folder, for ease of use.
Age 5 and over ???
Knowing these common words will dramatically help your child's reading fluency,
increase their confidence as well their reading enjoyment.
The best way to learn these words is to go through them one by one,
and let your child attempt to read them, using the sounding-out technique,
then help them as needed.
As rough guide, go through a sheet at a day, but follow your child's pace.
Mark the ones your child has difficulty with and practice those ones more often.
Tricky Words - Part 1 (Key Stage 1)
