Spelling - Home learning - Sound igh

The home learning activities for the sound 'igh' are designed to help children practice and reinforce their spelling skills. The differentiated spelling lists include a variety of words that all share the common 'igh' sound, such as 'high', 'flight', 'sigh', and 'bright'. Each list also presents a challenge word, 'nightmare', to stretch the learners' abilities. Blank boxes are provided for any additional words that may be deemed appropriate for the children to learn. This approach allows for personalisation and adaptability to suit individual learning needs.

The 'Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check' method is a core element of the home learning tasks, encouraging children to engage with the spelling process actively. This technique involves looking at the word, saying it aloud, covering it, attempting to write it from memory, and then checking to see if it was written correctly. Corrections can be made if necessary. Additionally, children are prompted to 'Read and Match' the words to reinforce recognition, and they are encouraged to use a chosen word in a sentence, fostering their ability to apply the vocabulary in context. The activities also include a fun challenge where children must distinguish between real words and 'nonsense' words, further enhancing their phonetic and decoding skills. All of these exercises are aimed at helping children become more confident in their spelling and understanding of the 'igh' sound.