Words Spelt 'ei' Quiz

The "Words Spelt 'ei' Quiz" is an engaging educational activity designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students to help them master the tricky 'ei' spelling pattern. This concise PowerPoint quiz, created by KS2Gems, is intended to be a quick and straightforward exercise that can be completed in just 5 to 10 minutes, making it an ideal tool for reinforcing learning in the classroom. Students do not need any additional equipment to participate, which allows for a seamless integration into the lesson.

Throughout the quiz, students are presented with sentences that contain a blank space where a word with the 'ei' spelling is missing. The challenge lies in choosing the correct spelling from a list of options. For example, students must select the correct spelling of words like 'skein' in the context of fetching a new '______ of wool', or 'deceit' to complete the sentence about the cause of trouble. The activity is not only a fun way to consolidate the teaching of statutory words, spelling rules, and patterns, but also serves as an effective method for aiding long-term retention well after the initial teaching has taken place.