Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term Spellings - PowerPoint

A PowerPoint designed for Year 3 and Year 4 students aims to enhance their spelling and punctuation skills through a series of dictation exercises. In this activity, students are challenged to write simple sentences from memory, as dictated by their teacher. These sentences incorporate words and punctuation they have been taught. The structure of the exercise is straightforward: the teacher reads each sentence twice, and then the students write down what they have heard. Points are awarded for correctly using capital letters, full stops or question marks, and spelling the statutory words accurately.

The PowerPoint includes a variety of sentences covering different themes, such as weather, food, grammar, and historical events. Students are encouraged to listen attentively and recall as much as possible to earn points for their transcription. To add an interactive element, one activity involves working in pairs, where one student memorises a sentence shown by the teacher and repeats it to their partner, who then writes it down. This engaging approach not only tests the students' memory and spelling proficiency but also fosters collaboration. The final challenge question offers an opportunity to earn six points, further motivating students to apply their knowledge and skills.