"I" sound spelt 'Y' Presentation

An educational presentation tailored for Year 3 and 4 students focuses on the phonetic concept of the 'i' sound being represented by the letter 'y' in certain words. The learning objective (LO) is for students to become adept at spelling words where this phonetic rule applies. The presentation is a versatile tool for teachers, offering a structured approach to introducing the word list, consolidating the spelling of these words, and providing revision opportunities. Activities are suggested for whole class participation, which can be done individually, in pairs, or small groups, and are adaptable to suit the varying needs of the students.

The PowerPoint includes a series of slides that outline the spelling rule, explaining that the short vowel sound 'i', typically found in the middle of words, can be spelt with a 'y', and that the long vowel sound 'i' may also be spelt with a 'y', especially when it appears at the end of a word. A range of interactive activities, such as 'Guess the Word', 'Sentence Challenge', 'Paragraph Challenge', and 'Anagram Challenge', are incorporated to engage students in applying the rule. These activities encourage the use of dictionaries to check word meanings and challenge students to write sentences and paragraphs that are both coherent and interesting, using words from the provided list that follow the 'i' sound spelt 'y' rule.