Spelling - Home learning - Sound oa

For home learning, students are focusing on the phonetic sound 'oa', which appears in various English words. To support their spelling proficiency, differentiated lists have been provided, each containing a selection of words that feature this sound. Words such as 'goat', 'moaning', 'boat', and 'soaked' are included, along with a 'challenge word' for each list, which is 'approach'. This exercise not only enhances the students' understanding of the 'oa' sound but also expands their vocabulary. There are blank boxes included for the addition of any extra words that may be deemed beneficial for the children to learn.

The 'Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check' method is a structured approach used to reinforce the spelling of the 'oa' sound words. This technique encourages students to observe the word, pronounce it, cover it, attempt to write it from memory, and then check their spelling against the original. Corrections can be made in the space provided. Furthermore, the 'Read and Match' activity invites students to write sentences using the words they've learned, thereby applying their knowledge in context. For a fun twist, a 'Real and Nonsense words' game is included, where students identify real words with the 'oa' sound and use them in sentences, while marking the nonsense words, enhancing their ability to distinguish between actual words and phonetically plausible non-words.