B5 English Language · Term 3 Week 12: Spelling

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.5.10.1.1 - Use phonics knowledge to spell words

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Use letter-sound knowledge to identify and spell words that have been described through context clues.
Segment spoken words into individual sounds and blend them to spell the words correctly.
Work in groups to create context clues for a selected list of words for peers to spell.
Use target words correctly in original sentences that show understanding of meaning.
Record, score and reward the performance of competing spelling teams.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Spelling (5.10)
Content standard: B5.5.10.1 - Spell words correctly
Indicator: B5.5.10.1.1 - Use phonics knowledge to spell words
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 12 (Week 36 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 150
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- In groups, learners plan a spelling activity. Each selects a number of words. Learners create a context
E.g. i. It is eaten at Christmas. ii. It is made of flour, eggs, sugar etc. iii. It is baked.
- Learners identify the word, say it, spell and use it in a sentence. This is a writing activity that can be done among two groups.
- The scores are recorded and the champions rewarded.