Real or Alien? — Word Sorting Game (j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu) (Reception & Year 1)

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Use this word sorting game to test children's ability to recognise the graphemes 'j', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z', 'zz' and 'qu' within words. Encourage children to take turns to pick up a star card. They must read the word and decide whether it is a real word or a nonsense alien word and place it on the correct pile.

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Key Stage: Early Years & KS1
Subject: Phonics
Topic: Phonics screening check
Topic Group:Word Reading
Year(s): Reception & Year 1
Media Type: PDF
Resource Type: Activities & Games
Last Updated: 02/01/2024
Resource Code: EP01WAT192
Curriculum Point(s): Apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words.Read accurately by blending sounds in unfamiliar words containing GPCs that have been taught.

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