Spelling - ir and ur

In a series of engaging literacy activities, students are introduced to the sounds 'ir' and 'ur'. The lesson begins with a visual and auditory exploration of these sounds through a set of pictures, such as a crown or a clown, prompting children to identify the common sound by sounding out words. The children learn to differentiate between the two sounds by discussing the letter names and engaging in an activity where they sort flashcards with corresponding images to aid memory.

Subsequent activities involve a mix of visual aids and interactive tasks. Children are presented with pairs of words, one correctly spelt and one incorrect, and are asked to circle the correct spelling. They then label pictures with either 'ir' or 'ur' and self-correct any mistakes. An exercise that requires sorting pictures into the correct column by sound follows, deepening their understanding. The lesson includes a dictation segment where children fill in missing words in sentences, reinforcing their learning. Additionally, a 'Caterpillar Game' provides a fun and collaborative way to practise spelling, and a spell check concludes the activities, where children write down words as dictated by the teacher. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only learn to recognise and differentiate between the 'ir' and 'ur' sounds but also apply this knowledge in writing.