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Frequently Confused Words
New ReviewThis video explains homophones, provides examples, and discusses the implications of incorrectly using them in writing.
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Confused Words
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Confused Words," explains how to tell homophones, or words that sound the same, apart.
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Applying the spellings ‘ay', ‘ai' and ‘a-e' in familiar words
Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing the three most common representations of the ‘ay’ phoneme: ‘ay’, ‘ai’ and ‘a-e’. Key learning points: - ‘ay’ is a representation of the ay phoneme that often comes at the end of a word. - ‘ai’...
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Applying the new 'igh' spellings, including 'ie', 'y' and 'i'
Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...
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New 'ay' spellings, including 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey'
Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'ay' phoneme: 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey' Key learning points: - a', 'eigh' and 'ey' are alternative spellings for the 'ay' phoneme. - Words in word families often have similar spellings. -...
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Silent letters: the 'kn' spelling
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with 'kn' representing the 'n' phoneme. Key learning points: - 'kn' can be a representation of the 'n' phoneme. - The representation 'kn' is usually found at the start of a word. - How to spell the common...
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The 'or' spellings, including 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'
Pupil outcome: I can read and spell words containing four representations of the ‘or’ phoneme: 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw'. Key learning points: - ‘aw’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word and...
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Spelling homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell common homophones and understand their meaning. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. - 'There', 'their' and 'they're' are...
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Spelling more homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell more common homophones and understand their meaning. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. - 'Hear' and 'here' are...
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New 'igh' spellings, including 'ie', 'y' and 'i'
Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...
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New 'oa' spellings, including 'o' and 'oe'
Pupil outcome: I can know two new spellings for the 'oa' phoneme: 'o' and 'oe'. Key learning points: - 'o' and 'oe' are rarer representations of the 'oa' phoneme. - ‘oe’ is a representation of the 'oa' phoneme most commonly found at the...
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Spelling homonyms
Pupil outcome: I can identify the meaning and the correct pronunciation of homonyms based on their context. Key learning points: - Two or more words that are spelt the same but have different meanings are called homonyms. - Some homonyms...
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Spelling more homophones
Pupil outcome: I can identify the correct spelling of a homophone based on its context. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. - 'Licence' and...
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Spelling further homophones and near-homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of homophones and near-homophones. Key learning points: - Near-homophones are words that sound similar to each other but have slightly different spellings and different meanings. - The way that a word...
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Practise and apply spelling homophones
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homophones. Key learning points: - Homophones are words that have different spellings and multiple meanings, but sound the same. - The meaning of a homophone is...
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Re-drafting a persuasive speech
Pupil outcome: I can edit and revise the content of a persuasive speech to improve it. Key learning points: - Proofreading is an active process, that enables us to spot and correct errors in written work. - Reading your work aloud can...
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Spelling further homophones
Pupil outcome: I can identify the correct spelling of words that sound the same based on their context. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. -...
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Investigating homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell homophones and revise previously taught homophones. Key learning points: - Words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings are called homophones. - Unlike other words we have...
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Spelling the 'ay' sound with 'ei' or 'ea'
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the ‘ay’ sound using ‘ei' or 'ea'. Key learning points: - Common spellings for the 'ay' phoneme are 'ay', 'a-e' and 'ai'. - Alternative and rarer spellings for the 'ay' phoneme are 'ei', 'eigh',...
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Spelling homophones
Pupil outcome: I can spell homophones. Key learning points: - Words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings are called homophones. - Unlike other words we have investigated, there are no patterns for...
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Identifying and spelling homophones
Pupil outcome: I can identify and spell homophones. Key learning points: - Homophones are words that have different spellings and multiple meanings, but sound the same. - A homonym is a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as...
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Applying the spellings 'ee', 'ea' and 'e-e' in familiar words
Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing the three most common representations of the 'ee' phoneme: 'ee', 'ea' and 'e-e'. Key learning points: - 'ee' and 'ea' are common spellings of the 'ee' phoneme. - e-e' is a representation of the...
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Proofreading and redrafting a speech
Pupil outcome: I can edit and revise the content of a persuasive speech to improve it. Key learning points: - Proof-reading is an active process, that enables us to spot and correct errors in written work. - Reading your work aloud can...
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Practise and apply spelling homonyms
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homonyms. Key learning points: - A homonym is a word which has the same spelling but multiple meanings. - The meaning of a homonym is dependent on the context. - Using...