Topic-based Phonics Practice for KS3
Sound–Symbol Correspondence Preparation for GCSE AQA
Get GCSE-ready! High achieving KS3 students apply their understanding of phonics to key activities like dictation and reading aloud.
Students will cover the required GCSE AQA Sound–Symbol Correspondences (SSCs), topics, and vocabulary across KS3 level worksheets.
A wealth of relevant activities which promote the development of skills required for the new GCSE, whilst being engaging and motivating for younger students.
Also includes:
- Key translations
- Top tips
- Cultural information to maintain student engagement
- Extra revision activities/quizzes
- Answers for all activities
1-page worksheets follow a simple structure:
- Brief introduction to the SSC(s)
- Vocabulary warm-up activities
- Reading aloud task
- Dictation task
PLUS! Scaffolding and extension elements support and challenge students as they navigate these new requirements . Easy for students to complete in class or as homework. Mix and match worksheets to suit your SoW!
What do teachers say about this resource? (13100)
This resource will help lay the foundations for mastery of German pronunciation whilst at the same time practicing topic vocabulary commonly taught at KS3. The topics are cross-referenced and link to the AQA GCSE specification. A very useful addition to a department’s bank of resources, addressing an issue that has been overlooked in the past, but which – with the new GCSE – we need to tackle head-on. The photocopiable worksheets offer a wealth of relevant activities which promote the development of skills required for the new GCSE, whilst being engaging and motivating for younger students. They include vocab warm-up, read-aloud practice, dictation, songs, games and tongue twisters. it will prove a real time-saver to the busy language teacher as well as supporting students in their studies in their first few years of language learning.
What do teachers say about this resource? (13097)
I loved it! Phrases with simple vocab and structure and tasks which are easy to set up and execute with minimal prep. I like the simplicity of the activities, and the font was easy to read. I thought the tips for pronunciation were excellent too. This resource will be invaluable for young learners because French pronunciation is so difficult.
What do teachers say about this resource? (13098)
I like the choice of words and the opportunities to recap vocabulary , it is good retrieval. It allows the student to build knowledge around vocabulary and phonics. There is some topical focus as well which will help teachers incorporate these activities into a particular module / unit. The focus on antonyms is very good for vocab practice too. The fun quizzes are great!!! There are some opportunities to recap verb conjugations and this is most welcome.