"I" Before 'e' Rule Presentation

Aimed at Year 5 and 6 students, the "I Before 'e' Rule Presentation" by KS2Gems is an educational resource designed to teach and reinforce the spelling of words that contain the letter 'i' before 'e' to represent a long 'e' sound. The presentation is structured to introduce the word list, consolidate the learning of these spellings, and provide revision. Tailored to the class's needs, the presentation offers various activities for whole class engagement on whiteboards, as well as independent or paired tasks that can be recorded in exercise books or on whiteboards.

The PowerPoint includes a spelling list categorised into two sections, spelling rules with examples, and exceptions to the rules, illustrating that while the 'i' before 'e' rule generally holds true, there are notable exceptions such as 'caffeine' and 'protein'. To enhance learning, the presentation features 'Missing Word' exercises where students are prompted to fill in the blanks in sentences with the correct word from the list. Additionally, it encourages the use of a dictionary to check word meanings and construct sentences correctly. For an engaging challenge, an 'Anagram Challenge' is provided, where students unscramble letters to find words from the list, with answers included to verify their work.