Applying the spellings 'oa', 'ow' and 'o-e' in familiar words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words containing the three most common representations of the oa’ phoneme: ‘oa’, ‘ow’ and ‘o-e’.
Key learning points
- ‘ow’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word.
- ‘o-e’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme that is often found 'last but one'.
- ‘oa’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme that is often found in the middle of a word.
- How to spell the common exception word: want.
Keywords
Phoneme - the smallest units of sound that make up words
Digraph - two letters that represent one sound
Split digraph - has a letter that comes between the two letters in a digraph like in "make" where the "k" separates the digraph "ae"
Suffix - a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or create a new word, like "-er" in "teacher" or "-ing" in "running."
Common - spellings that appear most often in writing
Common misconception
Spelling rules are often found within root words, leading to confusion when suffixes are added.
Show examples of root words alongside words with suffixes added e.g. float and floating.
Teacher tip
Say any unfamiliar or new words in a simple sentence when you introduce them to ensure that the class understand their meaning.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many syllables are in the word floating?
Q2.Choose two words that contain the root word toast.
Q3.Match the word to the spelling it uses for the 'oa' sound.
oa
ow
o-e
Q4.Choose the three common spellings of the oa phoneme.
Q5.Pick the spelling that matches the sentence. I'm sorry I couldn't __________ to your party.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. You have a very nice hoam.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct spelling to match the sentence. I __________ to go on a holiday.
Q2.Choose the 'oa' spellings that match the words.
o-e
ow
oa
Q3.Match the grapheme to where it is commonly found in a word.
in the middle of a word
at the end of a word
'the last but one'
Q4.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. Rest your head on the pillo
Q5.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. Their joak made us laugh a lot.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. She scored a brilliant gole
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