Spelling more polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a range of polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels.
Key learning points
- In polysyllabic words, some vowels can be unstressed and hard to hear and spell.
- Saying the word how it is spelt can help to learn the spelling.
- Spotting a word inside another word can help to learn the spelling.
- How to spell the curriculum words: favourite, persuade and queue.
Keywords
Polysyllabic - describes a word that has more than one syllable
Vowel letters - the letters ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ (and sometimes ‘y’) that represent vowel sounds
Unstressed - an unstressed sound is not emphasised or pronounced with much force
Common misconception
Children can confuse the homophones 'stationary' and 'stationery'.
Use the mnemonic 'the stationer sells stationery' to help remember.
Teacher tip
Pupils may pronounce some words differently, depending on accents and articulation. The focus on pronunciation is in relation to how it supports with spelling choices. You could use silly voices when 'saying the word how it is spelt' in order to make it more memorable.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their root word.
deafening
poisonous
business
Q2.Which vowel letter is unstressed in the word 'lottery'?
Q3.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Do you have a refrance?
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Can you imajin a city with no cars?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I would like varyus colours for my painting.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which vowel letters are unstressed in the word 'generally'?
Q2.Select the correct spelling of the word.
Q3.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The noise from the motorbike was defning.
Q4.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That film was very fritning.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. What is your favrit colour?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Please stand in the 'quoo'.
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