Spelling · B2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.5.10.1.1 - Use phonics knowledge to spell words with irregular phonic letter pattern

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify words with irregular phonic letter patterns from a list of familiar words.
Spell at least 10 phonetically irregular words correctly from dictation.
Complete sentences with missing irregular words using spelling and context clues.
Use phonetically irregular words correctly in oral sentences and in their own written sentences.
Explain why some words do not follow normal phonics rules (for example, why “the” is not spelled “thu”).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Spelling (5.10)
Content standard: B2.5.10.1 - Use phonics knowledge to spell words
Indicator: B2.5.10.1.1 - Use phonics knowledge to spell words with irregular phonic letter pattern
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 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 1-3), 2019, p. 67
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners play the pick and spell game to spell phonetically irregular words.
e. g. the, face
- Have learners use these words in oral and written sentences.
- Provide sentences with blank spaces for learners to fill in the blanks using the words they have learnt to spell.
e. g. i. This is my-------.