The 'l' spellings, including 'il' and 'al'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words containing the representations of the ‘l’ phoneme: 'il' and 'al'.
Key learning points
- The 'il' and 'al' representations are usually found in polysyllabic words.
- There are not many words ending in 'il'.
- Not many nouns end in 'al', but many adjectives do.
- How to spell the common exception words: father and clothes.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - an adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, such as 'happy', 'big', or 'blue'.
Polysyllabic - describes a word that has more than one syllable
Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Common misconception
Pupils may confuse the 'al' and 'il' spellings with other similar-sounding endings or 'l' spellings.
Be explicit about the irregularities and exceptions in English and use phonics, word games and pattern spotting to reinforce spellings.
Teacher tip
Ensure children know the meaning of all the words you encounter within the lesson in order to help them to contextualise the spellings.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: The __________ was excited to open their present.
Q2.Which words contain the 'le' spelling of the 'l' sound?
Q3.Which words contain the 'el' spelling of the 'l' sound?
Q4.Choose the representation of the 'l' sound that matches the words.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: I built a __________ airplane.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: She ate a green __________.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: The __________ proudly watched his children.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: I need to hang my __________ out to dry.
Q3.Which words contain the 'il' spelling of the 'l' sound?
Q4.Choose the representation of the 'l' sound that matches the words.
Q5.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: Coastil areas are by the sea.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I use a pencal to write.
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