Words Ending in 'ent' and 'ence' Presentation

This educational resource is tailored for Year 5 and 6 students to enhance their spelling skills, particularly with words that end in 'ent', 'ence', and 'ency'. The learning objective is straightforward: to accurately spell words with these endings. To achieve this, the resource provides a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that serves multiple purposes, including introducing a word list, consolidating the spelling of these words, and revising them. The presentation is adaptable, offering various approaches to cater to the different learning needs within a classroom. It explains the relevant spelling rules and contains activities for interactive class participation, which can be executed on whiteboards either individually, in pairs, or small groups. Moreover, the slides are designed to encourage independent or paired work, allowing students to record their answers in exercise books or on whiteboards.

The PowerPoint is structured with clear contents, starting with teacher instructions, followed by the word list, spelling rules, and suggested activities. It also includes spelling lists with two levels of difficulty, ensuring that all students are challenged appropriately. One of the key spelling tips provided is that if there is a related word with a soft 'c' or 'g' sound, the use of 'ent' and 'ence'/'ency' is usually correct. Engaging activities such as the Anagram Challenge encourage students to unscramble letters to form words with the correct endings, reinforcing their learning in a fun and interactive way. Additionally, the resource includes sentence and paragraph challenges that not only focus on spelling but also on using a dictionary to check word meanings and constructing coherent and interesting sentences or paragraphs. This holistic approach aims to develop a deeper understanding of word usage and spelling proficiency.