Revising spelling patterns linked to sounds
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words containing the same and different sounds.
Key learning points
- Some sounds can be represented by a number of different spellings e.g. the /ee/ sound.
- The same spellings can represent more than one sound e.g. 'ie', 'ei', 'ough' and 'ou'.
- How to spell the curriculum words: shoulder and committee.
Keywords
Phoneme - the smallest unit of sound that can change a word's meaning
Grapheme - the letter or group of letters that represent a sound (the spelling)
Exception - a case or situation that does not follow the usual or expected rule or pattern
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common misconception
Some children may think a letter string can only represent one sound.
Remind pupils of the key phonics principles: a sound can be represented by more than one letter, one sound can be represented by more than one spelling and one spelling can represent more than one sound. It is why the English language is so hard!
Teacher tip
Take time to discuss the words in this lesson as there may be unfamiliar vocabulary. Pupils need to understand the meaning of words if they are expected to be able to spell them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each word to the representation of the 'ee' sound it contains.
ee
ea
e-e
e
ei
ie
Q2.Match the following words to their adherence to the 'i before e, except after c' rule.
'i before e' words
'except after c' words
exception to the rule words
Q3.Select the words which contain the long vowel ay sound.
Q4.Identify the spellings that contain the 'ou' sound.
Q5.Match the following words to the 'or' sound spellings they contain.
oor
or
aw
au
ough
Q6.Identify the spellings that contain the 'ough' spelling.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct spelling of the word below.
Q2.Match the following words to the sound the letters 'ie' make in it.
‘ie’ makes the sound ‘igh’
‘ie’ makes the sound ‘ee’
‘ie’ makes a different sound
Q3.Match the following words to the sound that the ‘ough’ letter string is making.
or
oo
oa
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'You need to crawl thru the tunnel.'
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'A dayity is a god or goddess.'
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I hope you are wearing enuff layers.'
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