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Curriculum Evening Spelling Spellings in School Learning Spellings Contrary to popular belief, learning a list of words for a weekly spelling test is not the most effective way of developing spelling abilities. An effective spelling programme… Teaching Spelling Strategies Teaching at the child’s developmental level Daily reading and writing opportunities Teaching of high-frequency words The focus is on using correct spellings in their writing. Spellings in School Spelling in Key Stage 2 Spellings are taught through a vigorous programme of phonics in KS1 Children move from Emergent Spellers to Letter Name – Alphabetic Spellers They become WithinWord Pattern Spellers. In KS2 we focus on spelling rules. How root words change with prefixes and suffixes Learning about derivation from Latin & Greek root words Spellings in School How do we choose the words? National Curriculum 2014 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – end of year expectations (SPAG) spelling rules & common exception words High Frequency Words Topic related vocabulary Frequently misspelt words Spellings in School SPAG Spelling Rules Y4 example I can use the suffix –ous (poisonous, dangerous) I can use the suffix –ous where –our is changed to –or before –ous is added (glamorous) I can use the suffix –ous where a final ‘e’ of the root word must be kept if the sound of ‘g’ is to be kept (courageous) I can use the suffix -ous where there is an /i:/ sound before the –ous ending, it is usually spelt as i, but a few words have e. (serious, hideous) Spellings in School Spelling End of Year ExpectationsY3 & Y4 Spelling Rules & Common exception word list accident accidentally actual actually address answer appear arrive believe bicycle breath breathe build busy business calendar caught centre century certain circle complete consider continue decide describe different difficult disappear early earth eight eighth enough exercise experience experiment extreme famous favourite February forward(s) fruit grammar group guard guide heard heart height history imagine increase important interest island knowledge learn length library material medicine mention minute natural naughty notice occasion occasionally often opposite ordinary particular peculiar perhaps popular position possess possession possible potatoes pressure probably promise purpose quarter question recent regular reign remember sentence separate special straight strange strength suppose surprise therefore though although thought through various weight woman women Spellings in School Spelling End of Year ExpectationsY5 & Y6 Spelling Rules & Common exception word list accommodate accompany according achieve aggressive dictionary disastrous embarrass environment equip (–ped, -ment) ancient exaggerate apparent excellent available explanation category familiar cemetery foreign committee forty communicate government mischievous necessary neighbour occupy occur amateur appreciate attached average awkward especially existence frequently guarantee identity programme pronunciation queue recognise restaurant opportunity parliament recommend relevant rhythm secretary suggest immediate(ly) individual interfere language leisure muscle nuisance rhyme sacrifice shoulder signature sincere(ly) soldier stomach community controversy correspond develop symbol system thorough twelfth vegetable bargain bruise competition conscience* conscious* convenience criticise (critic + ise) curiosity definite desperate determined persuade physical prejudice privilege profession sufficient temperature variety vehicle yacht harass hindrance interrupt lightning marvellous Ways to learn Spellings Learning Spellings at Home Make it multi – sensory Children learn in different ways… Visual learners, auditory learners, kinaesthetic learners Research suggests that good spellers can picture the correct spelling in their ‘mind’s eye’ – use colours and pictures to help. Make it Fun! Ways to learn Spellings Ways to learn Spellings Make Up Mnemonics Ways to learn Spellings Visual Mnemonics Why does a case have a handle? Because you need to be able to carry it. Ways to learn Spellings Create Mind Maps plurals Ways to learn Spellings Simultaneous Oral Spelling 1. Read the word 2. Write the word as you say the letter names cat 3. Write over in colour as you say the letter names. cat 4. Read the word, copy it as you say the letter names. 5. Fold the paper over so you can only see the bottom half. Ways to learn Spellings Simultaneous Oral Spelling 6. Think the word, write it down as you say the letter names. 7. Close you eyes and write the word saying the letter names. cat cat Well Done! You have written your spellings five times and should be developing a picture of it in your mind! Ways to learn Spellings And some more ideas… Ways to learn Spellings Ideas to take home… 1* Make a word search with your words. List them underneath. 5* Play charades with your words. When someone has guessed the word, spell it. Thank you for listening. Any Questions? 9* Sit back to back with a partner and test your words. 13* Illustrate each of your words with a picture. 2* Write a sentence for each word to explain its meaning. 3* Write rhymes for each of your words. 4* Write your words on cards. Select 6 to put on a bingo grid. Turn cards over one by one. If you have word and can spell it, you can cover it. 6* Put your words to a number code eg A=1, B=2 7* Arrange your words in alphabetical order. 8* Use each of your words in a silly sentence. Underline the word used. 10* Write your words in different fonts and colours. 14* Play hangman with a partner using your words. 11* Write out your 12* Design a words, cut into board game to parts that help play with your you to learn them words. Write the and glue them in. rules too. 15* Paint your words with paint (in the book) or water (outside). 16* Write your words in colourful bubble writing.