Spelling - Home learning - Sound tch

For home learning, children are provided with differentiated spelling lists focusing on the sound 'tch'. This engaging exercise is designed to enhance their understanding and spelling of words containing this particular consonant cluster. The lists include a variety of words such as 'itch', 'clutch', 'etch', 'kitchen', and 'hatch', progressing to more complex terms like 'patchy', 'fetch', 'sketch', 'catch', and 'witches'. To challenge students further, the word 'matchboxes' is presented as an additional learning target. Blank boxes are also available for any extra words that educators may want to include, allowing for customisation based on the child's learning needs.

Complementing the spelling lists is the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, and Check' activity, which is a classic and effective method for practising spelling. Children are encouraged to look at the word, say it aloud, cover it, write it from memory, and then check to see if they have spelled it correctly, noting any necessary corrections. Additionally, the 'Read and Match' task invites learners to associate words with 'tch' with their correct pair, further reinforcing their understanding. For a creative twist, children are prompted to pick a word from the list and compose a sentence with it. Moreover, the 'Real and Nonsense words' exercise provides an opportunity for children to discern between actual words and made-up ones, encouraging them to use real words in sentences while identifying the nonsense words, thus enhancing their literacy skills in a fun and interactive way.