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Applying the new 'igh' spellings, including 'ie', 'y' and 'i'
Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...
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Applying the new 'oa' spellings, including 'o' and 'oe'
Pupil outcome: I can apply two new spellings for the 'oa' phoneme: 'o' and 'oe'. Key learning points: - o' and 'oe' are representations of the 'oa' phoneme. - ‘oe’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme most commonly found at the end of...
Curated Video
The 'or' spellings, including 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'
Pupil outcome: I can read and spell words containing four representations of the ‘or’ phoneme: 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'. Key learning points: - ‘aw’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word and...
Curated Video
Spelling more homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell more common homophones and understand their meaning.
Key learning po
ints:
- Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called h
omophones.
- 'Hear' and...
Key learning po
ints:
- Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called h
omophones.
- 'Hear' and...
Curated Video
New 'igh' spellings, including 'ie', 'y' and 'i'
Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...
Curated Video
Silent letters: the 'kn' spelling
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with 'kn' representing the 'n' phoneme. Key learning points: - 'kn' can be a representation of the 'n' phoneme. - The representation 'kn' is usually found at the start of a word. - How to spell the common...
Curated Video
Spelling homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell common homophones and understand their meaning. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. - 'There', 'their' and 'they're' are...
Curated Video
Spelling further near-homophones and homophones
Pupil outcome: I can identify the correct spelling of homophones and near-homophones. Key learning points: - Two or more words that almost sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called near-homophones. - 'Accept'...
Curated Video
Spelling further homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of homophones and near-homophones. Key learning points: - Near-homophones are words that sound similar to each other but have slightly different spellings and different meanings. - The way that a word...
Curated Video
Spelling a selection of homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell words that sound the same (homophones). Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones. - We can use the context of a sentence to...
Curated Video
Practise and apply spelling homophones
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homophones. Key learning points: - Homophones are words that have different spellings and multiple meanings, but sound the same. - The meaning of a homophone is...
Curated Video
The Importance of the Alphabet: Learning to Read and Write
In this video, the teacher engages students in a fun and interactive way to learn about the alphabet and its importance in communication. Through exercises and examples, students explore words that sound similar but have different...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary: Perfect Pronunciation for 100’s of Words!
In this English vocabulary video I’ll teach you the right pronunciation for 100’s of words. It’s a fun and educational video, full of vocabulary words to learn and practice. English pronunciation can be a challenge for students....
Curated Video
Safari Scholar: Searching for Homophones and Homographs
The Safari Scholar explores the jungle and learns about homophones and homographs.
Curated Video
Homophones and Homographs
Mr. Griot reviews the definitions of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
Curated Video
Words That Rhyme
Using the “Clean Up Poem,” Miss Palomine points out the rhyming words and explains how to identify words that rhyme.
Two Minute Music Theory
Enharmonic Equivalents
A look at notes that sound the same but are spelled different
Curated Video
British English Vs American English Spelling
Let's explore the differences between British English vs American English spelling. I will explore the rules and show a number of examples.
Rachel's English
These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms Part 3
Heteronyms pose an incredible challenge to English learners. But don’t worry! I’ll show you the most common examples and exactly how to pronounce them. Heteronyms look the same but are pronounced differently. You will get practice and...
Rachel's English
Confusing Similar Words
Enemy vs. anemone? Tweak vs. twerk? Today, we're going over English words that are confusingly similar. Whether or a non-native English speaker or want to add new words to your vocabulary, we'll be covering pronunciation on words that...
Extra English Practice
Their, there, they're and other common homophones
Vocabulary lesson comparing three sets of common homophones: there/their/they're, it's/its, and your/you're. Fill in the blank activities and a BINGO game for practice.
Wonderscape
Commonly Confused Homophones
This program meets Common Core fourth grade language standards by introducing and differentiating between commonly confused homophones, such as aloud/allowed and who's/whose. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as...