Spelling - ie and e-e

The lesson plan introduces Year 6 students to the phonetic sounds 'ie' and 'e-e' through a series of engaging and interactive activities. The lesson begins with a discussion about the common sound heard in words such as 'athlete', 'priest', and 'thief', encouraging children to sound out the words to identify the shared phonetic sound. The children are then taught to distinguish between the letter sounds 'ie' and 'e-e', setting the foundation for the spelling activities that follow.

Activities range from using flashcards to reinforce the correct pronunciation and spelling of words, to sorting exercises where children categorize pictures based on the 'ie' or 'e-e' sound. The lesson plan includes a variety of tasks such as choosing the correctly spelled word from a pair, labeling pictures with the appropriate sound, and creating words from a given set of letters. Additionally, there are dictation exercises where children fill in missing words in sentences, and a 'Caterpillar Game' to make learning fun and collaborative. The lesson concludes with a spell check, dictating words for the children to write, and a reminder for homework practice. Printable activity sheets are provided to support the lesson, ensuring that the children can continue to practice and reinforce their understanding of the 'ie' and 'e-e' sounds.