the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

common spellings are spellings which appear frequently

homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, like 'tail' and 'tale'

Applying the spellings ‘ay', ‘ai' and ‘a-e' in familiar words

English

In this unit, pupils learn new GPCs for long vowels.  In ‘Year 2: 'Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones’, pupils learn new GPCs for consonants.

Alternative GPCs for long vowels

Select the correct spelling to match the sentence. **He wore a __________ necklace.**

Match the spellings to where they are most commonly found in the word.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. What are you **saiying** ?

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence.  The **snayk** slithered through the grass.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence.  She won the **rayce** at sports day.

Match each word to the number of phonemes it contains.

Choose **two** words that contain the root word **play**.

How many syllables in the word **pancakes**?

Choose the correct spelling of the word to complete this sentence.  Would you like to play this  __________ with me?

Choose **two** words that rhyme with the word **tail**.

Choose the **three** most common spellings of the **ay** sound.

Starter Quiz