The Code: Vowel Team Spelling

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Year 7 & 8 Literacy Building Strong Spelling Foundations

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What Are Vowel Teams?

Two or more vowels working together They create specific sounds Help us spell tricky words correctly Found in many common English words

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Remember This Rule

When vowels go walking, the first one does the talking!

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Today's Focus: Four Vowel Teams

'eigh' makes long 'a' sound 'ie' makes long 'e' sound 'ough' makes multiple sounds 'ue' makes long 'u' sound

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Vowel Team 'eigh' - Long 'a' Sound

Sounds like the 'a' in 'cake' Often found in number words Common in weight-related words Listen for the /ay/ sound

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'eigh' Word Practice

eight eighty weight sleigh freight eighteen neighbour lightweight heavyweight neighbourhood

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Using 'eigh' Words in Sentences

The sleigh weighs eighty pounds. My neighbour is eighteen years old. The heavyweight boxer lives in our neighbourhood. The freight train carried lightweight cargo.

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Vowel Team 'ie' - Long 'e' Sound

Sounds like the 'e' in 'tree' Common in action words Found in many job titles Listen for the /ee/ sound

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'ie' Word Practice

chief thief movie belief shield priest shriek retrieve piece wield

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Using 'ie' Words in Sentences

The chief will retrieve his shield. I believe the movie was about a thief. The priest helped me find the missing piece. She let out a shriek when she saw the spider.

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Vowel Team 'ough' - Multiple Sounds

Can sound like long 'o' (though) Can sound like 'or' (bought) Can sound like 'ou' (plough) The trickiest vowel team!