English
Spelling
To help with our spelling this term we have been using the methods below.
Rainbow writing
Using coloured pencils in different ways to make spelling the word more memorable. You can make the tricky parts one colour or highlight them.
Rainbow
Pyramid Spelling
This is where we look at each letter of the word separately. Adding the next letter as we go down a line.
p
py
pyr
pyra
pyram
pyrami
pyramid
Look, say, cover, write and check.
Look: first look at the whole word carefully and if there is one part of the word that is difficult, look at that part in more detail.
Say: say the word as you look at it, using different ways of pronouncing it if that will make it more memorable.
Cover: cover the word.
Write: write the word from memory, saying the word as you do so.
Check: have you got it right? If yes, try writing it again and again. If not, start again - look, say, cover, write, check.
Phonics videos to support early reading
Year 2 High Frequency Words
These are words that appear frequently, both in the English language and in written texts. Due to these words being used and appearing regularly, it is very important for the children to be able to read and spell them.
Year 2 Common Exception Words
These are words which appear quite regularly, both in spoken and written English. However, for young readers and writers these words do not follow the fundamental single phonic sounds and diagraphs that the children are familiar with. By the end of Year 2 the children should be able to read and spell the words above.
Writing Stimulus
Hidden behind the maze of branches stood a tiny, enchanted castle. It was easy to miss among the towering trees. Only the truly lucky would see it and only the truly braved dared to look inside...
I tip-toed slowly through the forest, leaves and twigs crunching beneath my feet as I edged closer and closer. I could make out the tiny details, seeing tiny faces appear in the windows. My heart pounded in my chest.
- How long has the castle been in the woods?
- Who lives here?
- Why is the castle so much smaller than the forest?
Can you carry the story on using your BOYS sentences that we have practiced in class.
