Australian Curriculum V8
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Understand how to use knowledge of digraphs, long vowels, blends and silent letters to spell one and two syllable words including some compound words
Elaborations
- using knowledge of known words to spell unknown words, for example using the word 'thumb' to spell the word 'crumb' (Skills: Literacy)
- exploring compound words by discussing the meaningful parts, for example the spelling and meaning of 'homemade' is informed by two smaller words 'home' and 'made' (Skills: Literacy)
- drawing on knowledge of letter-sound relationships, for example breaking a word into syllables, then recording the sounds heard and thinking about the letter patterns that represent the sounds (Skills: Literacy)
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teaching resources for those 'aha' moments
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Silent Letters Worksheet Pack
A set of five worksheets to consolidate students' understanding of silent letters.
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Transport Theme Phonics Resource Pack
A collection of hands-on activities and games targeted at upper years students who would benefit from consolidating their knowledge of phonics.