Learn To Spell Words With Tricky Sounds ‘ough’ & ‘igh’ (7-11 years) - Activity Pack (2)

An activity pack designed for children aged 7 to 11 focuses on mastering the spelling of words with the complex 'ough' and 'igh' sounds. Zoggy's tenth challenge takes him on an adventurous journey around the world in 24 hours, without the use of space crafts, during which he encounters various scenarios that incorporate these tricky words. The pack includes a "Read Copy Cover & Spell" section, where children are encouraged to learn and practice spelling words such as 'spacecraft', 'notice', 'necessary', and others by covering the word after reading and copying it to reinforce memory. Zoggy offers helpful tips, like remembering that 'cess' in words like 'princess' and 'necessary' is easy to spell, and explains how the sound of 'c' changes depending on the letters that follow it.

The narrative continues with Zoggy experiencing different frights that lead to spelling opportunities with 'igh' words, such as 'frightened' and 'height', explaining their origins in old English spelling. The pack also includes plurals, teaching that words ending in 'y' change to 'ies' in their plural forms, such as 'lady' to 'ladies' and 'baby' to 'babies'. Additionally, there is a focus on words that break the 'i before e except after c' rule and the transformation of words ending in 'y' when suffixes are added, such as 'cry' to 'cries'. The activity pack not only enhances spelling skills but also enriches vocabulary with a variety of words that are commonly used in different contexts, making it a comprehensive tool for young learners to improve their spelling and understanding of English phonetics.