Applying the new 'oo' spellings, including 'ue', 'ui' and 'ou'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words containing three representations of the ‘oo’ phoneme: 'ue', 'ui' and 'ou'.
Key learning points
- ue', 'ui' and 'ou' are alternative spellings of the 'oo' phoneme.
- ‘ue’ is a representation of the 'oo' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word.
- How to spell the common exception words: move, prove and improve.
Keywords
Digraph - two letters that represent one sound
Rare - spellings that do not appear commonly or very often
Long vowel sound - a vowel sound spoken for longer than its short version like "a" in "cake" not "a" in "bat"
Exception - words or spellings that do not follow usual spelling patterns and cannot be sounded out easily
Common misconception
The 'oo' and 'yoo' sound are often confused.
Show examples of words where the same grapheme is making the 'oo' and the 'yoo' sound. Give practice reading aloud to hear the difference.
Teacher tip
Not every rule we generate will be foolproof. Remind pupils we are looking for patterns to help us make the most informed decisions when spelling. Show examples of exceptions and give pupils the opportunity to learn through practice.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many syllables are in the word children?
Q2.Match the word to the spelling it uses for the 'oo' sound.
'ue'
'ui'
'ou'
Q3.Choose the most common spellings of the oo sound.
Q4.Match the rare 'ou' spelling to where it is most often found in a word.
'ue'
'ou'
'ui'
Q5.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I bought the next ishui of the magazine.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: Which groop are you in?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct spelling to match the sentence. You must __________ your point with evidence
Q2.Choose the 'oo' spellings that match the words.
'ue'
'ui'
'ou'
'oo'
'ew'
'u-e'
Q3.Match the 'oo' spelling to the letters it is commonly followed by.
often followed by a 't', 'se' and 'ce'
often followed by a 'p'
can be followed by a number of letters, but likes the end
Q4.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I had to wear a smart soot to the event.
Q5.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: I walked down the scenic avenew.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. That is not trew!
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