Real or Alien Word?
Read it — is it a real word or an alien word?
- Word games
- Ages 4–7
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Real or Alien Word?
Read it — is it a real word or an alien word?
How to play
- Sound out the word on the card.
- Is it a word you know? Tap 👍 Real word.
- Never heard it? It's an alien word — tap 👽.
Decoding (screening check)
Practice for the Year 1 phonics screening check: read each word and decide if it's a real word or an alien (nonsense) word. Free, no sign-up.
Phonics Screening Check Practice (PDF)
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