Spelling - Common Exceptions Word

The spelling lesson plan is designed to help Year 6 students master common exception words through a variety of engaging activities. Initially, the teacher reads words aloud, and students repeat them, learning to recognize and spell them without relying on phonetic cues. This is reinforced with a printable activity allowing peer assessment. Students then progress through a series of exercises, including 'Look, Say, Cover, Write & Check' to embed the correct spelling of high-frequency words. Additionally, they engage in activities such as finding hidden words and identifying correctly spelled words in a list, using them to form sentences, which helps reinforce their understanding and application of the vocabulary.

Subsequent activities involve dictation exercises where students fill in missing words in sentences, and exercises where they circle the correctly spelled word from pairs of options. A spell check round allows students to practice spelling the high-frequency words independently before checking their accuracy. The lesson plan includes various games like building a spelling caterpillar, word-reading board games, and bingo, making learning interactive and fun. Challenge cards and flashcards are also incorporated to further enhance spelling proficiency. To consolidate learning, a spelling list is sent home, encouraging practice outside the classroom. The lesson plan is thorough, ensuring that students have multiple opportunities to engage with and master the spellings of common exception words in a supportive and interactive environment.