Learn To Spell Words With Tricky Sounds ‘ough’ & ‘igh’ (7-11 years) - Activity Pack (1)

The 'Match Of The Day' activity pack is designed for children aged 7 to 11 years, focusing on mastering the spelling of words with the complex 'ough' and 'igh' sounds. This engaging pack encourages kids to write and remember tricky words through a football-themed poem, capturing the excitement and drama of the sport while embedding important spelling patterns. The poem describes a player's dream to join a team, the thrill of the game, and the disappointment of receiving a red card, highlighting words such as 'enough', 'tough', and 'thoroughly' for special attention.

In addition to the poem, the pack contains a narrative from Zoggy, an alien character who shares his observations of Earth's fascination with football. Zoggy notes the tactics and the role of the referee, albeit with a personal twist of feeling treated unfairly. To help the aliens of Planet Zen understand the game, Zoggy has collected various football-related items, including a ball and a football shirt. The activity pack also includes a 'Read, Copy, Cover & Spell' exercise featuring a list of 'ough' words such as 'threw', 'through', and 'thought', providing a fun and interactive way for children to improve their spelling skills through repetition and memorisation.