Spelling - oa

This engaging series of slides provides a comprehensive approach to teaching the 'oa' sound to children. The slides are designed with a mix of interactive activities that can be displayed on a whiteboard or printed for hands-on learning. The lesson begins with a discussion of images that represent words containing the 'oa' sound such as 'road', 'boat', and 'soap'. The children are encouraged to sound out these words, with the teacher guiding them to blend the sounds and pronounce each word aloud. This phonemic awareness is crucial for developing reading and spelling skills.

The lesson further delves into the specifics of the 'oa' sound by exploring which two letters contribute to this particular phoneme. Children are presented with pictures and words to strengthen their association between the visual and verbal cues. Activities range from adding sound buttons (dots for single sounds and dashes for digraphs) to identifying hidden words in a letter grid. The children are also asked to spell words with the 'oa' sound, both independently and as part of a 'Caterpillar game', where they build a spelling caterpillar with their partner. The lesson concludes with various exercises, including dictation of sentences for the children to fill in the missing 'oa' words, ensuring they can apply their phonics knowledge in context.