the smallest unit of sound that can change a word's meaning

the letter or group of letters that represent a sound (the spelling)

a group of letters that are written together in a word

a case or situation that does not follow the usual or expected rule or pattern

Spelling words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ei'

English

In this unit, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. In ‘Review and revision of all taught spelling’, pupils revise the full range of spelling content learnt across KS2. 

In ‘Homophones and tense', pupils learnt a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. In this unit, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. 

Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words

Match the words linked to the rule 'i before e, except after c'.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   Can you see the **vayn** in my arm?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  A ‘**dayity**’ is a god or goddess.

Match the word to the representation of the 'ee' sound it contains.

Select the words which contain the long vowel ee sound.

Select the words which contain the long vowel **ay** sound.

a pair of leather straps used to guide a horse

Starter Quiz