Common Exception Words - Set 2 - PowerPoint

In a set of engaging English teaching resources, Year 1 students are introduced to common exception words, also known as 'tricky words'. These are words that don't follow standard spelling rules, making their pronunciation unexpected. The lesson aims to help children practise spelling these words through a series of interactive activities. For example, students are asked to use words like 'full', 'pull', 'push', 'says', and 'our' in sentences, reinforcing their understanding and usage. The words are presented in different formats, such as being covered on a slide, to challenge students to spell them without visual cues.

The lesson plan includes a variety of exercises to ensure the students can recognise, read, and spell these tricky words. Activities range from spelling challenges, where students have a limited time to arrange letter cut-outs into the correct order, to fun quizzes involving colourful spider characters named after the exception words. Additionally, students are encouraged to write sentences using each of the tricky words, further embedding their learning. These resources are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable, helping young learners overcome the hurdles of spelling English's more unpredictable words.