Phase 3 - Yes/no Questions

• Engaging phonics card game that enhances decoding, reasoning, and critical thinking skills. • Display a sentence, children discuss and use yes or no phonics cards to answer, fostering decision-making and discussion skills. • Designed to enhance reading and decoding skills in Year 1 students, these engaging phonics question cards simplify complex phonics concepts through interactive yes/no questions. This approach assists children in decoding words, recognising phonemes, and reading common exception words accurately. • The resource supports English curriculum outcomes, focusing on decoding unfamiliar words by blending sounds and quick recognition of graphemes. It also prompts students to read aloud and sound out unfamiliar words matching their phonic knowledge, which reinforces their reading fluency and comprehension. In classroom environments, these question cards serve a dual purpose of teaching and inducing participation. They are particularly effective in sparking class discussions, enabling children to apply their phonics learning practically. This interactive setup not only enhances collective learning but also builds confidence in individual reasoning and decision-making skills.