Common Exception Words - Set 5 - PowerPoint

Year 1 students are set to tackle the challenge of spelling common exception words, also known as 'tricky words', which don't conform to standard spelling rules. These words can be perplexing because their pronunciation doesn't match their spelling, making them difficult for young learners to master. The lesson focuses on five such words, encouraging students to practise spelling and using them in sentences. The interactive approach involves asking students to form sentences with words like 'do', 'to', 'today', 'my', and 'by', thereby reinforcing their understanding and spelling of these exception words.

The educational resource continues with activities that engage students in identifying and spelling the tricky words. Slides with covered words prompt children to recall and spell them correctly, while a playful element is introduced with colourful frogs named after the exception words. This visual association aids memory and makes the learning process enjoyable. Teachers are provided with a clear sequence for the activity, including a timed challenge where students must spell words using cut-out letters within ten seconds. The lesson concludes with a worksheet where children write sentences incorporating each of the tricky words, solidifying their grasp of both spelling and context usage.