Revise Silent Letters Presentation

This educational resource is crafted for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils to enhance their spelling skills, particularly focusing on words that contain silent letters. The learning objective is straightforward: to spell words with silent letters accurately. The PowerPoint presentation, curated by KS2Gems in 2020, is a versatile tool, offering various methods of instruction to cater to the diverse needs of the class. It lays out a structured approach, beginning with an explanation of the spelling rules associated with the provided word list, followed by engaging whole-class activities suitable for whiteboard work. These exercises are designed to be adaptable, allowing for individual, paired, or small group participation. Additionally, the presentation includes activity slides for independent or paired work, which can be documented in exercise books or on whiteboards, tailored to the children's requirements.

The PowerPoint is composed of several key sections: Teacher Instructions, the Word List, Spelling Rules, Activities, and Independent Activities. It addresses silent letters that may appear at the beginning, middle, or end of words in the English language. Specifically, it covers silent final letters such as 'b', 'e', 'n', 's', and 't', providing examples for each. Activities like 'Alliteration Action' and 'Rhyme Time' encourage creative use of words with silent letters, prompting students to craft amusing sentences and short rhyming poems. Furthermore, the learning extends to understanding the meaning of words with silent initial letters, as students are tasked with finding definitions and constructing interesting sentences. The 'Paragraph Challenge' slide pushes the boundaries of their learning by asking them to compose a coherent and engaging paragraph using the words from the spelling list, with a helpful tip to vary sentence starters for added interest.